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Israel’s Knesset debated a death penalty bill for racism-motivated terrorist murders, sparking debate over hostage safety and deterrence.
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.
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.
The debate highlighted deep divisions over capital punishment, national security, and ethical considerations, with no decision reached.
The bill, if passed, would require death sentences for qualifying offenses, allow majority judicial rulings, and prohibit commutation.
La Knesset de Israel debatió un proyecto de ley de pena de muerte para los asesinatos terroristas motivados por el racismo, lo que provocó un debate sobre la seguridad de los rehenes y la disuasión.