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flag Israel’s Knesset debated a death penalty bill for racism-motivated terrorist murders, sparking debate over hostage safety and deterrence.

flag The Knesset’s National Security Committee debated a controversial bill proposing the death penalty for terrorists convicted of racism-motivated murders targeting the Jewish people or Israel, despite opposition from Gal Hirsch, the government’s coordinator for hostages and missing persons, who warned the timing—during an active military operation in Gaza—could endanger 48 remaining hostages, 20 of whom are believed alive. flag National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir pushed the bill forward, dismissing concerns about provoking Hamas and asserting the measure would deter terrorism and support hostage release. flag The debate highlighted deep divisions over capital punishment, national security, and ethical considerations, with no decision reached. flag The bill, if passed, would require death sentences for qualifying offenses, allow majority judicial rulings, and prohibit commutation.

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