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Israel Passes Military Trial Law, 350 Palestinians at Risk

5/14/2026

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Israel Passes Law

Hundreds of Palestinians remain detained without charge as Israel passes a law enabling military trials under military jurisdiction.
The Knesset approved the legislation unanimously with 93 of 120 members voting in favor.
Yulia Malinovsky, bill co-author, said the measure safeguards justice, heritage, memory and history.
Some suspects may face genocide charges punishable by death, with up to 350 prisoners potentially charged.

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Israel Approves Tribunal

Judges for the Oct 7 tribunal will be hired on ten-year contracts, indicating a long-term process.
Israel approved a special military tribunal to try hundreds of Palestinians for the Oct 7 attacks.
Hearings follow the format of the 1961-62 Eichmann trial and aim to ensure swift justice.
MP Ahmad Tibi, lost relatives in Gaza, opposed law, citing groups’ warning of coerced confessions.

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Israel Passes Law

Hundreds of Palestinians remain detained without charge as Israel passes a law enabling military trials under military jurisdiction.
The Knesset approved the legislation unanimously with 93 of 120 members voting in favor.
Yulia Malinovsky, bill co-author, said the measure safeguards justice, heritage, memory and history.
Some suspects may face genocide charges punishable by death, with up to 350 prisoners potentially charged.

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