Itamar Ben Gvir
Israel Advances Controversial Death Penalty Bill for Terrorists Amid Gaza Ceasefire
Nov 11, 2025 07:50 am CST
Israel's parliament has passed the first reading of a controversial bill mandating the death penalty for terrorists convicted of deadly attacks, potentially applicable to Palestinians. The legislation, championed by far-right minister Itamar Ben Gvir, moves forward amid a fragile ceasefire with Hamas, drawing condemnation from Palestinian authorities who view it as escalating extremism and violating international law.
Israel Returns 45 Palestinian Bodies to Gaza as Part of US-Brokered Ceasefire Agreement
Oct 16, 2025 02:10 am CST
Israel has returned 45 Palestinian bodies to Gaza authorities as part of a US-brokered ceasefire deal, bringing the total to 90. The agreement includes exchanges of deceased hostages, release of Palestinian prisoners, and cessation of hostilities. The remains of 20 Israeli hostages are still in Gaza, with Israel linking humanitarian aid access to their return.