Israel bill proposing death penalty for those it deems terrorists passes first reading

Yolande KnellMiddle East correspondent, Jerusalem

EPA Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks to members of his Jewish Power party during a meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem (3 November 2025)EPA

Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir handed out sweets after the bill’s first reading was approved

Israel’s parliament has passed the first reading of a bill proposing the death…

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