Episode 1492
What is Israel's controversial death penalty law?
The Inside Story Podcast · Al Jazeera
April 1, 202625m 56s
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Show Notes
As Israel's parliament approves the death penalty to hang Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks, far-right ministers celebrate with champagne. The UN, Europe, and rights groups have condemned the law, but not the US. What are the implications?
In this episode:
- Mustafa Barghouti, General Secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative political party
- Ofer Cassif, member of the Israeli parliament, the Knesset
- William Schabas, Professor of International Law at Middlesex University and author of the book 'The Abolition of the Death Penalty in International Law'
Host: James Bays
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