The EU must not wait till Israel starts executing Palestinians
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The EU must not wait till Israel starts executing Palestinians

Al Jazeera·3h ago·Anger

What Happened

Israel's new death penalty law targets Palestinians, with preparations underway including a dedicated prison wing construction and uniforms ordered. The EU, despite opposing capital punishment globally, has issued only weak statements calling the measure "deeply concerning" while praising Israel's commitment to democracy, drawing criticism for insufficient response to the controversial legislation.

Key Entities

IsraelEU (European Union)PalestiniansItamar Ben-GvirDeath Penalty LawKnesset

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