"According to the draft text, the death penalty would apply to individuals who kill Israelis out of racist motives and with the aim of harming the State of Israel and the revival of the Jewish people in its land, The Times of Israel reported. Critics said the wording means that in practice, the death penalty would apply almost exclusively to Arabs who kill Jews, not to Jewish hardliners who carry out attacks on Palestinians. Attempts to introduce similar legislation have failed in the past."
"A statement from the National Security Committee that includes the bill's explanatory note said: Its purpose is to cut off terrorism at its root and create a heavy deterrent. Ben-Gvir welcomed the result of the vote on social media and said his Jewish Power party is making history. Human rights groups have condemned Ben-Gvir's long-running push for such legislation, warning that it targets Palestinians specifically and deepens systemic discrimination."
The Knesset passed a first reading of a bill to introduce the death penalty for terrorism, proposed by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and backed by parts of the government. The draft defines eligibility as killing Israelis out of racist motives and aiming to harm the State of Israel and the revival of the Jewish people in its land. Critics warn the wording will target Arabs who kill Jews while excluding Jewish hardliners who attack Palestinians. The bill must pass two more readings. Supporters cite deterrence; human rights groups warn of targeted discrimination.
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