Israel could be bringing back the death penalty — but only for Palestinians

A close up of the noose lapel pin worn by far right members of the Israeli Knesset to hearings on the proposed death penalty bill.

While any debate over imposing the death penalty is bound to be emotional and contentious, Israel’s proposal to impose lethal punishment only on Palestinians makes new legislation before the Knesset especially egregious, say rights groups. One called it a “celebration of death and revenge.”

CBC | World News

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