Israel Approves Bill for Special Tribunal for October 7 Attack Perpetrators
Israeli lawmakers have approved a bill to establish a special tribunal with the authority to sentence death to Palestinians convicted of participating in the October 7 Hamas-led attack. The measure passed with broad support.
Israeli lawmakers approved a bill on Monday setting up a special tribunal that would try and have the authority to sentence to death Palestinians convicted of taking part in the 2023 Hamas-led attack that triggered the war in Gaza. The measure passed 93-0 in the 120-seat Knesset, or parliament, reflecting widespread support for punishing those found responsible for what was the deadliest attack in Israelโs history. The remaining 27 lawmakers were absent or abstained from voting. Rights groups...