Israel's death penalty law targeting Palestinians violates Int´l law: UNHR chief

It raises serious concerns about due process violations, is deeply discriminatory, and must be promptly repealed, the statement said. Israel's parliament on Monday approved a bill making the death penalty the default punishment for Palestinians in the West Bank convicted of terrorism, a move that has drawn international criticism. Proposed by Israel's far-right coalition government, the new law mandates the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of killing Israelis with the intent to harm the state. It does not apply to Israelis who kill Palestinians. Under the law, courts can impose the death penalty even if prosecutors do not request it, and a unanimous judicial decision is not required.