"The Israeli Knesset's passage last week of a law imposing the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of terrorism drew swift and sweeping international condemnation, sparking a general strike across the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem."
"A coalition of eight countries, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and Turkiye, condemned the law as discriminatory and warned that it entrenches a system of apartheid."
"The European Union called it a step backwards, while United Nations Human Rights Commissioner Volker Turk warned that its application to residents of the occupied Palestinian territory would constitute a war crime."
"Palestinians in Jerusalem have been holding Friday prayers in the streets surrounding the Old City as Israeli authorities continue to ban access to Al-Aqsa, contravening the sovereignty of the Islamic Waqf over the site."
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have intensified, resulting in civilian casualties, including children. The Knesset's recent law imposing the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of terrorism has faced international backlash, leading to protests across the West Bank and East Jerusalem. A coalition of eight countries condemned the law as discriminatory, while the EU labeled it a regression. The UN Human Rights Commissioner warned its enforcement in occupied territories could be a war crime. Tensions are heightened by ongoing restrictions at Al-Aqsa Mosque, affecting Muslim worshippers and leading to protests in various cities.
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