European nations warn over Israel’s planned expansion of death penalty

Britain, France, Germany and Italy on Sunday voiced deep concern over Israeli plans to expand the use of the death penalty in a bill expected to be voted on next week. The Council of Europe’s rights body also opposed the draft law, warning it would significantly broaden capital punishment.

Key takeaways

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• Britain, France, Germany and Italy on Sunday voiced deep concern over Israeli plans to expand the use of the death penalty in a bill expected to be voted on next week.
• The Council of Europe’s rights body also opposed the draft law, warning it would significantly broaden capital punishment.

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Why it matters

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• Britain, France, Germany and Italy on Sunday voiced deep concern over Israeli plans to expand the use of the death penalty in a bill expected to be voted on next week.
• The Council of Europe’s rights body also opposed the draft law, warning it would significantly broaden capital punishment.