Eight Muslim-Majority Countries Condemn Israel’s New Death Penalty Law.

Eight Muslim-majority countries, including Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, have strongly condemned a new Israeli law making hanging the default death sentence for Palestinians convicted in Israeli military courts of deadly attacks.

In a joint statement released on Thursday, the countries described the legislation as a "dangerous escalation" in the region and urged all parties to avoid actions that could further inflame tensions.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas also denounced the law, calling it a violation of international law. Human rights groups have expressed concern that the law could disproportionately target Palestinians while not applying equally to Jewish Israelis, raising fears of discrimination and undermining international human rights standards.

The law was passed by the Israeli parliament (Knesset) at the end of March 2026, drawing widespread international criticism. Observers warn that it could further complicate prospects for peace and stability in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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