"Proponents of the bill argue that harsher punishment is necessary after the October 7 terror attacks, and that the mood among parts of the Israeli public has shifted accordingly."
"Opponents of the bill argue it is unethical, unconstitutional and racist, discriminating between Jewish Israelis and Palestinians."
"The draft bill already passed its first reading in November 2025 in Israel's Knesset, and more than 2,000 reservations were filed against the legislation."
The Israeli parliamentary committee approved the 'Penal Bill (Amendment Death Penalty for Terrorists)' on March 25, 2026. This bill aims to re-establish the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of terrorism. The death penalty was abolished in 1954 for ordinary crimes but remains permissible for war crimes and certain circumstances. Following the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks, there has been a push for harsher penalties. Proponents argue public sentiment has shifted, while opponents claim the bill is unethical and discriminatory against Palestinians.
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