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.