"The legislation makes the death penalty the default punishment for Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank found guilty of intentionally carrying out deadly attacks deemed acts of terrorism by a military court."
"Executions will be carried out within 90 days of sentencing, and those sentenced to death will be held in a separate facility with no visits except for from authorised personnel."
"The measure will allow courts to impose the death penalty without a request from prosecutors and without requiring unanimity, instead permitting a simple majority decision."
"Critics warn that this legislation would mark a significant escalation in Israel's treatment of Palestinians, closing off avenues for appeal or clemency."
Israel's parliament has passed a law that imposes the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks, deemed acts of terrorism by military courts. This legislation mandates that those sentenced to death will be isolated in a separate facility, with limited visitation rights and legal consultations conducted via video link. Executions are to occur within 90 days of sentencing. The law allows for death sentences to be imposed by a simple majority in military courts, closing off appeal avenues for Palestinians under occupation.
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