What is Israel's controversial death penalty law?

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 Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube