Israeli bill to execute Palestinian prisoners advances for final Knesset vote

Israeli bill to execute Palestinian prisoners advances for final Knesset vote Submitted by Mera Aladam on Wed, 03/25/2026 - 07:13 Parliament's National Security Committee approves latest reading of the bill, despite hundreds of objections Israeli security forces stand outside Ofer military prison, occupied West Bank, on 25 January, 2025 (AFP/Ahmad Gharabli) Off An Israeli parliamentary committee on Tuesday advanced a bill to introduce the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners, with final votes expected as early as next week. The legislation, initiated by MP Limor Son Har-Melech of the far-right Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power) party, passed its first reading in November. Second and third readings are now expected in the coming days, according to Israeli media.