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Israeli Knesset passes law mandating death penalty for Palestinian prisoners
Israel's Knesset has passed a law allowing the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners. The bill, approved by 62 votes to 48 with one abstention, was supported by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The law's passage is seen as a significant move in the Israeli government's stance on Palestinian prisoners.
Israel’s Knesset (parliament) on Monday passed a controversial law allowing the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners, Anadolu reports.
The bill was approved in second and third readings by 62 votes against 48, and one abstention, the daily Yedioth Ahronoth reported.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voted in support of the law.
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