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‘The rope is for Arabs only’: Israel’s new death penalty law for Palestinians recycles a colonial playbook

Palestinians protesting the Knesset's passing of the death penalty law exclusively for Palestinians, Gaza City on April 1, 2026. (Photo: Hashem Zimmo/APA Images)The passing of the recent Israeli death penalty law follows a familiar colonial practice: legalize an already existing policy of extrajudicial executions, but make it follow a timetable. This logic also governs how Israel times its wars, from Gaza to Iran.

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  • It’s really disturbing to see this kind of legislation continue to echo historical injustices. The sourcing through The Palestinian Pulse is a vital way to get this information.

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