"The law will be immediately challenged in the Israeli supreme court, which most observers expect to strike it down. In an attempt to avoid the charge that the law will discriminate on a racial basis, condemning Palestinian terrorists to death but not Jewish terrorists, it applies only to residents of the West Bank who are under the jurisdiction of Israeli military courts."
"Even in the unlikely event that the law is upheld, it may not actually be enforced. The law requires the murder be committed 'with intent to deny the existence of the state of Israel.' That means judges must establish a killer's motivation—perhaps seemingly obvious in the case of Palestinian terrorism against Israelis, but full of opportunities for defense attorneys."
The Israeli Knesset passed a law allowing the death penalty for convicted terrorists, with a 62-48 vote. Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir celebrated the law's passage, reflecting his provocative style. The law applies only to Palestinians in the West Bank under military courts, exempting Israeli citizens. Legal challenges are expected, as the law's enforcement hinges on proving intent to deny Israel's existence, which may complicate prosecutions. The law's implications raise concerns about racial discrimination and the potential for varied interpretations in court.
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