
Israeli Knesset Approves Expansion of Death Penalty Law
Israel's Knesset has approved the expansion of the death penalty, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from human rights organizations and international partners.
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Israel's Knesset has approved the expansion of the death penalty, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from human rights organizations and international partners.

The Israeli parliament, the Knesset, has rejected a bill that sought to label Qatar as an 'enemy state'. The vote saw 45 lawmakers opposing the bill, while 28 supported it.
Israel's parliament has approved legislation making death by hanging the default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks, a measure that has drawn international condemnation. The law passed with 62 Knesset members in favor and 47 opposed, highlighting growing divisions despite its passage.

Duarte Cordeiro is gaining prominence as a potential leader for Portugal's Socialist Party (PS), as the party faces instability and a lack of solutions for the country, exacerbated by controversy surrounding José Luís Carneiro's trip to Venezuela. Meanwhile, Israel's Knesset has advanced a bill to create a special tribunal for October 7 terrorists.

Israel's Knesset National Security Committee has approved a proposed death penalty bill targeting Palestinian detainees, moving it closer to a final vote expected next week.