"The Israeli Knesset passed the death penalty legislation with a 62-48 vote, supported by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This law specifically targets Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks."
"Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have denounced the legislation, stating it breaches international law and is fundamentally discriminatory, as it does not apply to Israeli convicts."
"Protests were organized by prisoner advocacy groups, drawing a diverse crowd that included families of prisoners, civil society organizations, and trade unions, highlighting widespread opposition to the law."
Hundreds of Palestinians protested across the West Bank against an Israeli law allowing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks. Demonstrations occurred in cities like Ramallah and Nablus, organized by prisoner advocacy groups. A sit-in at the International Committee of the Red Cross featured photographs of deceased prisoners. The protests included families of prisoners and various civil society organizations. Over 9,500 Palestinians are imprisoned, facing severe conditions. Human rights groups condemned the law as discriminatory and a violation of international law, urging its repeal.
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