'Inhumane' Israeli death penalty law for Palestinians setting dangerous precedent: HRCP

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Tuesday condemned a new Israeli law for the execution of Palestinian prisoners as "illegal" and inhumane", warning that the legislation would "set a dangerous precedent".

HRCP chairperson Asad Iqbal Butt told Anadolu that if the law was applied, it would encourage "other countries to follow suit".

He stressed that the law was against international law and the UN Charter.

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Calling for the abolishment of the law, Butt said, "If countries start executing other countries' prisoners, it will create a serious diplomatic mess, which may lead to new wars."

The Knesset, Israel's legislative assembly, passed the controversial law on Monday evening with a vote of 62-48. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also voted in its support.

The measure includes provisions requiring sentencing within 90 days with no right ‌to clemency. It was devised by Itamar Ben-Gvir, the far-right national security minister, who, along with other ardent supporters, has worn noose-shaped lapel pins in the run-up to the vote.

The bill's critics say it aims at Palestinians in the West Bank by instructing military courts in the occupied territory to impose the death penalty in cases involving killings of Israelis, except in "special circumstances".

Those courts only try ​Palestinians and have a near-100% conviction rate, rights groups say.

Under the law, executions will be carried out by hanging, conducted by prison guards appointed by the Israeli Prison Service. Those involved are to have anonymity and legal immunity.