March 30 (UPI) -- The foreign ministers of four European powers on Sunday voiced "deep concern" over an Israeli death penalty bill that rights advocates warn would be used disproportionately against Palestinians.
The so-called Death Penalty for Terrorist bill, promoted by far-right lawmakers, has been working its way toward a final vote since it passed its first reading in November, with a final vote expected on Monday.
The foreign ministers of Britain, Germany, France and Italy on Sunday issued a statement against the bill they said would "significantly expand the possibilities to impose the death penalty in Israel.
"We are particularly worried about the de facto discriminatory character of the bill," they said. "The adoption of this bill would risk undermining Israel's commitments with regards to democratic principles."
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