The law introducing the death penalty for Palestinians accused of deadly anti-Israeli attacks, condemned by Palestinian authorities and human rights organizations, has sparked a strong backlash. A call for a general strike was issued on Wednesday in East Jerusalem and the West Bank.

Knesset approves measure that has been criticised by European nations and rights groups

The new law, passed on Monday, was pushed hard by the far-right and Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.