Legislation initiated by the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, which seeks to impose the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of certain offenses, has advanced to a final vote in Israel's parliament, drawing mounting criticism from opponents and rights groups.

An Otzma Yehudit spokesperson confirmed that a Knesset committee is expected to approve a death penalty bill for its final plenum readings.

The Knesset is advancing a controversial law, initiated by the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, that would impose the death penalty on Palestinians, drawing increasing criticism from opponents and human rights organizations.

Legislation initiated by the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, which seeks to impose the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of certain offenses, has advanced to a final vote in Israel's parliament, drawing mounting criticism from opponents and rights groups.