Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir stands in the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, before a speech by the American president in Jerusalem on Oct. 13, 2025. (Photo: AFP)
As a fragile cease-fire holds in Gaza, two bills were approved in their first reading on Monday, Nov. 10, by Israeli lawmakers, signaling a shift toward hardline security policies by a government increasingly catering to far-right demands.The first bill, which seeks to make the death penalty mandatory for people convicted of being "terrorists," was approved by 39 votes to 16.The second, which allows the government to shut down foreign media outlets without prior court approval, was adopted by 50 votes to 41. 1 of the bills is in first review Israeli parliament passes death penalty bill for 'terrorists' in first reading Both bills still require a second and third reading before becoming law.Death penalty lawThe bill calling for capital punishment is tailor-made to apply to Palestinians found guilty of killing Israelis...
As a fragile cease-fire holds in Gaza, two bills were approved in their first reading on Monday, Nov. 10, by Israeli lawmakers, signaling a shift toward hardline security policies by a government increasingly catering to far-right demands.The first bill, which seeks to make the death penalty mandatory for people convicted of being "terrorists," was approved by 39 votes to 16.The second, which allows the government to shut down foreign media outlets without prior court approval, was adopted by 50 votes to 41. 1 of the bills is in first review Israeli parliament passes death penalty bill for 'terrorists' in first reading Both bills still require a second and third reading before becoming law.Death penalty lawThe bill calling for capital punishment is tailor-made to apply to Palestinians found guilty of killing Israelis...
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