Israel’s death penalty plans face criticism from the UK and allies

Britain, alongside Germany, France, and Italy, has condemned a proposed Israeli law that would allow the death penalty as the default punishment for West Bank Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis. The nations criticized the legislation as discriminatory and a potential violation of democratic principles. Critics argue the law, which targets only Palestinians tried in military courts, could exacerbate tensions and is unlikely to deter violence. Israel has not executed anyone since 1962, and the bill would not apply retroactively to recent attacks.

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