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centerLIVE UPDATEPalestinians in West Bank strike after Israel passes death penalty law
NEWS SUMMARY
Palestinians in the West Bank observed a general strike on Wednesday, called by Fatah, to protest Israel's new law allowing the execution of prisoners. The legislation, approved by the Knesset, has drawn international condemnation and warnings it could constitute a war crime due to its potentially discriminatory application.
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Israel–Palestine
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is an ongoing military and political conflict in the Levant, with recent major escalations beginning in October 2023.
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