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Knesset Passes Death Penalty Bill Amid Controversy

3/31/2026

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Knesset Passes Death Penalty

The Knesset passed Penal Bill (Amendment — Death Penalty for Terrorists) on March 30, 2026.
It allows death sentences without unanimous jury consent.
Proponents say the measure deters terrorism, especially after the October 7 attacks.
Backlash from Israeli opposition lawmakers and human rights organizations leads to a Supreme Court challenge.

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Trump Warns Iran

President Donald Trump warned of a response to Iranian attacks on Israeli infrastructure, including a missile strike on an oil refinery in Haifa.
Trump noted a shift in Iran's leadership, suggesting a new, more reasonable group has emerged.
French authorities are investigating a foiled bomb plot linked to Iran, raising concerns about attacks on Jewish communities in Europe.
U.S. airstrikes targeted Iranian Revolutionary Guard facilities on Abu Musa Island, impacting troop deployment strategies.
Oil prices surged to $115 per barrel amid escalating tensions.

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Knesset Passes Death Penalty

The Knesset passed Penal Bill (Amendment — Death Penalty for Terrorists) on March 30, 2026.
It allows death sentences without unanimous jury consent.
Proponents say the measure deters terrorism, especially after the October 7 attacks.
Backlash from Israeli opposition lawmakers and human rights organizations leads to a Supreme Court challenge.

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