Palestinian Prisoners' Club Condemns Execution Law
The Palestinian Prisoners' Club denounced on Monday the so-called “Execution of Prisoners Law,” recently passed in its first reading by the National Security Committee in the Israeli Knesset.
“The Zionist enemy has never stopped carrying out executions,” the organization stated, emphasizing that the new legislation further legitimizes systematic violence against Palestinian detainees.
Background
The proposed law would permit the execution of prisoners accused of involvement in attacks against Israelis. Human rights groups have expressed strong opposition, warning it violates international humanitarian standards.
Human Rights Reaction
Activists fear the measure could escalate the conflict and deepen injustices faced by Palestinian prisoners. Many see it as a political maneuver to appeal to extremist sentiments within Israel.
Author’s summary: The Palestinian Prisoners’ Club harshly criticized Israel’s proposed execution law, viewing it as a continuation of systemic violence against Palestinians.