Israeli Parliament in a preliminary reading passes controversial bill that would legalise capital punishment for those who are charged with 'terrorism' offences
The Israeli parliament [Knesset] in a preliminary reading has passed a bill that would legalise capital punishment for those who are charged with terrorism offences.The controversial bill states that someone who kills an Israeli citizen with a racist motive or for the purpose of harming the state of Israel should be sentenced to death.
Itamar Ben-Gvir, the far-right national security minister and leader of the extreme-right Jewish Strength Party submitted the bill to parliament. Netanyahu, on trial on corruption charges that he denies, says the changes will restore balance between the branches of government and boost business.Businesses and economists say the planned reforms could harm Israel as an investment destination.Last month, Israel passed a law that would allow authorities to strip people who have been jailed of citizenship or residency if they receive Palestinian funds for actions deemed as "terrorism.
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