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News in English (USA) / 12.05.2026 / 16:00

Israel Establishes Special Tribunal and Death Penalty for October 7 Attackers

In a significant legislative move, Israeli lawmakers have approved the establishment of a special military tribunal to prosecute individuals involved in the October 7 attacks led by Hamas. The newly passed laws include provisions for public trials and the death penalty, drawing comparisons to historical trials such as that of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann. The tribunal will handle cases of around 400 suspects, with the legal framework designed to ensure swift and robust justice for those deemed responsible for the deadly assaults.
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