Dossier
Counter-Terrorism Law (2016)
Coverage of Counter-Terrorism Law (2016) in the Nexus archive.
- Make no mistake, Israel's 'Death Penalty for Terrorists' Law is aimed at Palestinians
Israel's new 'Death Penalty for Terrorists' Law, which applies to the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and other occupied territories, is criticized as targeting Palestinians and violating international law. The law introduces capital offenses for intentional killings classified as terrorism, with provisions in both municipal and military legal systems. The law is argued to breach Palestinian rights to self-determination and the prohibition of racial discrimination.