Several European countries, including Britain, France, and Germany, have expressed deep concern over Israel's planned expansion of the death penalty in a bill expected to be voted on next week. The Council of Europe's rights body has also opposed the draft law, warning it would significantly broaden capital punishment.

Britain, France, Germany and Italy on Sunday voiced deep concern over Israeli plans to expand the use of the death penalty in a bill expected to be voted on next week. The Council of Europe’s rights body also opposed the draft law, warning it would significantly broaden capital punishment.