Israeli Doctors’ Union Declines Involvement with Palestinian Prisoners

The Israeli doctors’ union declared that its members cannot participate in the execution of Palestinian prisoners, emphasizing that such involvement breaches ethical standards. This statement arose during a Knesset meeting where the controversial death penalty draft law was discussed, leading to the expulsion of the union’s representative for his insistence. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir expressed a desire for the law’s passage before the upcoming elections, amidst heated exchanges reflecting deep political divisions. The draft law is tied to coalition agreements made in late 2022 under Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership.

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