Israel’s parliament passed a bill that will instruct military courts to impose the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis in acts of “terror” – but will not impose the same penalty on Jewish Israelis convicted of killing Palestinians.
– EU and Germany – a steadfast Israel supporter – have spoken out against the law.
– “This is a clear step backwards,” a European Commission spokesperson said at a briefing. “We call [on] Israel to abide by its previous principled position, its obligation under international law and its commitment to democratic principles.”
– A German government spokesperson said Germany could not endorse the decision and viewed the new law “with great concern”.
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