Israel passes first reading of bill proposing death penalty for people it deems terrorists
right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir handed out sweets after the bill's first reading was approved/ Israel's parliament has passed the first reading of a bill proposing the death penalty for those it deems to be terrorists acting against the state - a requirement which means it is likely to be used only against Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks on Israelis. The bill - which has been condemned by the Palestinian Authority and human rights groups - was backed in the 120-seat Knesset by 39 votes to 16. Far-right National ...
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