US says Israel free to set laws after death penalty act for Palestinians passed

US says Israel free to set laws after death penalty act for Palestinians passed The United States said it respects Israel’s right to determine its own laws after the Israeli parliament approved legislation allowing the execution of Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks. “The United States respects Israel’s sovereign right to determine its own laws and penalties for individuals convicted of terrorism,” a State Department spokesperson told AFP. “We trust that any such measures will be carried out with a fair trial and respect for all applicable fair trial guarantees and protections.