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Global protests condemning Israel’s new death penalty law for Palestinians

Global protests condemning Israel’s new death penalty law for Palestinians

Summary

Protesters around the world are speaking out against a new Israeli law. This law makes the death penalty the usual punishment for Palestinians found guilty of deadly attacks. The United Nations has criticized this law.

Key Facts

  • Israel has passed a bill concerning the death penalty.
  • The bill makes the death penalty the standard punishment for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks.
  • Protests against this bill are happening globally.
  • The United Nations has labeled this law as "deeply discriminatory."
  • The protests are focused on the treatment of Palestinians under this new law.

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