Israeli parliament approves the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis

March 30, 2026

The bill’s passage marked a major victory for Israel’s far-right, which has pushed hard for the measure. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came to the chamber to vote yes in person.

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