Israel Passes Law to Allow Death Penalty and Public Trials for Those Linked to October 7

Israel to Allow Death Penalty for Palestinians Linked to October 7 Resistance

On Monday, 11 May, Israel’s parliament approved legislation establishing a special tribunal with the authority to impose the death penalty on Palestinians who are linked to taking part in the  7 October 2023 resistance attack that triggered the war in Gaza. The bill passed by 93 votes to zero in the 120-seat Knesset on Monday, with the remaining 27 lawmakers either absent or choosing to abstain. The near-unanimous vote signals broad political co…

Israel demolishes dozens of Palestinian shops ahead of settlement-linked road project

The project would lead to the displacement of thousands of Bedouin Arabs living in the area, Ofran said

Israeli MPs back special tribunal with death penalty powers for alleged 7 October attackers

Knesset approves plan for livestreamed trials in military court, which has drawn comparisons to Eichmann trialIsraeli lawmakers have approved setting up a livestreamed special tribunal with the power to sentence to death Palestinians convicted of taking part in the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023 that triggered the war in Gaza.The measure was passed by 93 votes to none in the 120-seat Knesset, Israel’s parliament, reflecting widespread support am…

Iran hangs another man amid wave of executions since war broke out with U.S. and Israel

Since the start of the war, Iran has ramped up executions, particularly in cases involving alleged espionage or security-related charges.

Israel strikes 45 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon in past day

The targets included command centers, surveillance posts, staging grounds, buildings used for military purposes, and some ten weapons depots

US ambassador to Israel says Israel sent Iron Dome batteries, personnel to UAE to defend country

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to operate them to the United Arab Emirates to defend the country during the Iran war , the U.S. ambassador to the country said Tuesday.