Eight Muslim countries condemn Israel’s law on death penalty for Palestinians

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Eight Muslim-majority countries, including Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia, have condemned Israel's new law making hanging the default sentence for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks. Issued in a joint statement on Thursday, they warned the measure risks escalating tensions and called for restraint amid regional instability.

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Israel–Palestine

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