Summary
Palestinians in the West Bank protested against a new Israeli law that allows the death penalty for Palestinians found guilty of deadly attacks. Israel's parliament passed the law, which has been criticized by Palestinian groups and international bodies for being discriminatory.
Key Facts
- Palestinians held protests in several West Bank cities including Ramallah and Hebron.
- The protests were organized by prisoner advocacy groups and involved various civil society members.
- Israel's Knesset passed the death penalty law with a vote of 62-48.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supported the new law.
- Israel's law only targets Palestinians and has been criticized by human rights groups and international bodies.
- Germany and the European Union have expressed concern over the legislation.
- Amnesty International condemned the law as discriminatory and a violation of human rights.
- Over 9,500 Palestinians are currently in Israeli prisons, including children and women.
