Knesset advances contentious death penalty for terrorists bill for final vote

The Knesset National Security Committee approved the bill, sponsored by members of the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, ahead of the second and third votes expected in the coming days. Military and government officials have repeatedly warned the committee about problems the bill will bring

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The Knesset National Security Committee approved the bill, sponsored by members of the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, ahead of the second and third votes expected in the coming days. Military and government officials have repeatedly warned the committee about problems the bill will bring

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Noa Shpigel

01:16 AM • March 25 2026 IST

A Knesset committee on Tuesday pushed forward contentious legislation that would impose the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of terrorism.

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