Israel pushes for hangings and ‘show trials’ for ‘October 7 detainees’

Legal experts have warned that legislation being pushed through the Israeli parliament could result in Palestinians detained around the time of the October 7, 2023 , attacks face publicly broadcast “show trials” and the death penalty. The proposed bill, which has gained rare bipartisan support from both the governing coalition and the opposition, recently entered the parliament, known as the Knesset, for its final readings and would create a special military tribunal to try Palestinians accused …