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Palestinian Minister Denounces Israel's Death Penalty Bill as Genocide

4/2/2026

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Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian condemned Israel's new death penalty bill as an extension of genocidal measures.
Aghabekian said Israeli settlers and the army are intertwined.
She stated the two-state solution is the only viable option.
She criticized Israel for legalizing what she termed criminality, noting ministers celebrated the bill's passage despite a trend toward abolishing capital punishment.
She highlighted Gaza's dire conditions, where starvation persists due to food shortages.

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Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian condemned Israel's new death penalty bill as an extension of genocidal measures.
Aghabekian said Israeli settlers and the army are intertwined.
She stated the two-state solution is the only viable option.
She criticized Israel for legalizing what she termed criminality, noting ministers celebrated the bill's passage despite a trend toward abolishing capital punishment.
She highlighted Gaza's dire conditions, where starvation persists due to food shortages.