"The legislation, initiated by the far-right Otzma Yehudit party led by the national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has drawn sharp criticism from opponents who warn it would mark a significant escalation in Israel's penal policy."
"Under the proposals, those sentenced to death would be held in a separate facility with no visits except from authorised personnel, with legal consultations conducted only by video link."
"The measure allows courts to impose the death penalty without a request from prosecutors, and without requiring unanimity, instead permitting a simple majority decision."
"Ben-Gvir, among the most ardent backers of the bill, has repeatedly worn a noose-shaped lapel pin, a symbol of the method by which Palestinians could be executed under the proposed law."
Israel's parliament has moved forward with a bill to impose the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of terrorism. The legislation, backed by the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, allows courts to impose death sentences with a simple majority and without prosecutor requests. Those sentenced would be isolated from visitors, and executions must occur within 90 days. The bill also empowers military courts in the West Bank to issue death sentences, limiting appeal options for Palestinians under occupation. Amendments include specifying hanging as the execution method.
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