West Bank Swept by General Strike Against Israel's Palestinian-Only Death Penalty Law
Far-right lawmakers in Israel's Knesset celebrated after passing a law allowing the execution of Palestinians convicted of terror charges. A general strike has since swept across the occupied West Bank, largely halting daily life in protest of the new law that exclusively targets Palestinians.
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West Bank strikes over Palestinian-only death penalty
A general strike swept the occupied West Bank after Israel passed a death penalty law that only targets Palestinians.
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Far-right lawmakers in Israel’s Knesset were seen cheering and celebrating with champagne on Monday after a law was passed that would allow the execution by hanging of Palestinians convicted on terror charges for deadly attacks. The law has triggered widespread condemnation from rights groups and was labelled "cruel and discriminatory” by a UN spokesperson.
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Read full article →General strike in occupied West Bank in response to Israel parliament passing death penalty law
Read full article →W. Bank mass strike against Israel death penalty law halts daily life
A general strike protesting Israel’s new law allowing the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners largely brought daily life to a halt across the occupied West Bank on Wednesday....
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