Israel pushes death penalty for Palestinians, prompting accusations of racism and violations of global conventions.
Israel pushes death penalty for Palestinians, prompting accusations of racism and violations of global conventions.
By Mosab Shawer
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Palestinian prisoners in Israel already face horrific conditions, with a rights group documenting the deaths of at least 94 of them in the past two years, and the rape of prisoners caught on camera.
Rights groups have described the far-right measure as discriminatory, inhumane and contradictory of international conventions.
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Amnesty International says bills would mean 'punishment is being reserved for, and weaponised against, Palestinians'.
