"The State of Israel is changing the rules of the game today. Those who murder Jews will not continue to breathe and enjoy conditions in prison. This is a day of justice for the murdered, a day of deterrence for enemies."
"The new legislation is expected to be challenged in Israel's Supreme Court. Critics say it is unlikely to deter attacks by Palestinian attackers and that Israel has no sovereign jurisdiction over the occupied Palestinian territories."
"The Palestinian presidency strongly condemned the law, saying it amounts to a war crime. Such laws and measures will not break the will of the Palestinian people or undermine their steadfastness."
The Knesset approved legislation establishing the death penalty by hanging as the default punishment for West Bank Palestinians convicted of murdering Israeli citizens. Supported by 62 lawmakers, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, the law is seen as a victory for far-right parties. Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir emphasized the law as a means of justice and deterrence. The legislation faces expected challenges in the Supreme Court and has drawn criticism from rights groups, who label it as racist and ineffective in preventing violence. The Palestinian presidency condemned the law as a war crime.
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