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Israel Moves to Enact Death Penalty for Terrorists

3/26/2026

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Ben-Gvir Advocates Death Penalty

The Israeli Knesset is poised to finalize a bill mandating the death penalty for terrorists.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir supports the bill to deter attacks against Jews.
Recent revisions allow judges to choose between death and life sentences and permit civilian trials.
Critics, including the European Union and the Israeli military, say the measure violates international law and faces 2,000 objections.

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Stub Advances Compensation Bill

The Israeli Knesset advanced a bill led by Asher Stub, a Knesset member, to boost compensation for terrorism victims.
The legislation would set a minimum of 10 million shekels and allow punitive damages against terrorists, including the Palestinian Authority.
Supporters say the measure would deter terrorism by penalizing perpetrators.
Bipartisan backing comes from 36 Knesset members.
Critics warn the proposal could complicate the legal landscape and challenge existing compensation frameworks.

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Ben-Gvir Advocates Death Penalty

The Israeli Knesset is poised to finalize a bill mandating the death penalty for terrorists.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir supports the bill to deter attacks against Jews.
Recent revisions allow judges to choose between death and life sentences and permit civilian trials.
Critics, including the European Union and the Israeli military, say the measure violates international law and faces 2,000 objections.

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