Israel’s death penalty bill for Palestinian prisoners moves to **final** vote Legislation initiated by far-right Otzma Yehudit party.
Those sentenced would be held in separate facility with no visits except from authorised personnel, with legal consultations conducted only by video link. Executions would be carried out within 90 days of sentencing.
The measure would allow courts to impose the death penalty without a request from prosecutors, and without requiring unanimity, instead permitting a simple majority decision. Military courts in the occupied West Bank would also be empowered to hand down death sentences, with the defence minister able to submit an opinion.
Relevance for this sub:
Much has been shared about Israel’s authoritarian backsliding, as Bibi is running out of allies and increasingly depends on the ultra far right. I feel like this is an extreme escalation of said trend, especially given that much of Israel’s international support hinges on it being considered the only democracy in the Middle East, in addition to being a go-to ally of the US/EU in the region.
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Israel’s death penalty bill for Palestinian prisoners moves to **final** vote Legislation initiated by far-right Otzma Yehudit party.
Those sentenced would be held in separate facility with no visits except from authorised personnel, with legal consultations conducted only by video link. Executions would be carried out within 90 days of sentencing.
The measure would allow courts to impose the death penalty without a request from prosecutors, and without requiring unanimity, instead permitting a simple majority decision. Military courts in the occupied West Bank would also be empowered to hand down death sentences, with the defence minister able to submit an opinion.
Relevance for this sub:
Much has been shared about Israel’s authoritarian backsliding, as Bibi is running out of allies and increasingly depends on the ultra far right. I feel like this is an extreme escalation of said trend, especially given that much of Israel’s international support hinges on it being considered the only democracy in the Middle East, in addition to being a go-to ally of the US/EU in the region.
Death penalty is illiberal.
MAKE IT STOP