Why Israel's death penalty law is a massive setback for human rights

Why Israel's death penalty law is a massive setback for human rights Submitted by Hussein Abu Hussein on Tue, 03/31/2026 - 18:36 As a default option for Palestinians under occupation, the legislation will fatally undermine the rights to life, dignity, due process and equality Protesters hold placards reading 'Urgent and final appeal: Stop the execution of prisoners law before it’s too late' in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, 31 March 2026 (Zain Jaafar/AFP) Off Modern law is supposed to reflect a civilised soci