Israeli parliament passes bill allowing death penalty over 7 October attacks

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The Israeli Knesset passed legislation establishing a special military court to prosecute Palestinians accused of involvement in the 7 October 2023 attacks, with support from government and opposition lawmakers. The bill permits capital punishment for convictions under a "genocide" framework and allows the court to modify standard evidentiary and procedural rules; approximately 300 Palestinians arrested after the attacks remain in detention.

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The Israeli Knesset has passed legislation establishing a special military court to prosecute Palestinians accused of involvement in the attacks on southern Israel on 7 October 2023, according to The Times of Israel. The report said the bill, supported by both government and opposition lawmakers, allows for the death penalty in certain cases and permits the court to modify standard rules governing evidence, testimony and legal procedures.

Israeli parliament passes bill allowing death penalty over 7 October attacks

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