Israel passes law to publicly try and execute Palestinians linked to 7 October attacks

Israel passes law to publicly try and execute Palestinians linked to 7 October attacks Submitted by Mera Aladam on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 08:02 Legislation gains support across the political spectrum, as justice minister calls it 'one of the most important moments' for the current Knesset Protesters hold placards reading 'Urgent and final appeal: Stop the execution of Prisoners Law before it's too late' outside the Red Cross offices in Ramallah, occupied West Bank, 31 March 2026 (Zain Jaafar/AFP) Off The Israeli parliament approved a bill on Monday to establish public trials and impose the death penalty on Palestinian detainees accused of taking part in the 7 October attacks. The legislation passed in the Knesset with 93 votes in favour and no opposition, drawing support from across the political spectrum. Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin described the vote as “one of the most important moments in the life of the current Knesset”.