Critics Condemn Israel’s Controversial Death Penalty Law.

International human rights groups have sharply criticized a new Israeli law that introduces the death penalty for certain deadly attacks committed by Palestinians, a move opponents say discriminates against Palestinians and risks creating an apartheid‑style system.

The legislation, passed by Israel’s Knesset on March 30, applies the death penalty selectively to Palestinians, while similar offences committed by Jewish Israelis are not subject to the same punishment. Critics argue this establishes a two-tiered justice system and violates international legal standards.

The United Nations and human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have described the law as inconsistent with global human rights norms and discriminatory, warning that it could exacerbate tensions and deepen social divisions.

Israeli officials defending the measure say it is designed to deter deadly attacks, but international observers caution that it may further undermine prospects for peace and escalate conflict in the region.

The law has sparked widespread international condemnation, with some world leaders labeling it a step toward institutionalized discrimination against Palestinians.

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