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EU: Israel's decision to pass death penalty law for Palestinians is "very concerning"

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31-03-2026 | 06:37

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EU: Israel's decision to pass death penalty law for Palestinians is "very concerning"

Israel's decision to pass a law making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks is 'very concerning' for the European Union, said a Commission spokesperson on Tuesday.

"This ⁠is a clear step backwards," added the spokesperson at a news briefing. "We call Israel to abide by its previous principled position, its obligation under international law and its commitment to democratic principles," he ⁠said.

He added he had no speculation to make regarding any steps that could be taken by the EU ⁠Commission over Israel's move.

On Monday, Israel's parliament making death by hanging a default ⁠sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks, ⁠fulfilling a pledge by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right allies.

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