A spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed his support for imposing the death penalty on Palestinian prisoners following a “fair trial.” This follows the Knesset’s National Security Committee approving a draft bill mandating the death penalty for those convicted of killing Israelis on nationalistic grounds. Far-right Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who sponsors the bill, emphasized that the penalty should be mandatory. Hamas condemned the bill’s approval as a serious escalation and a violation of international laws.
