Israeli Parliament Approves Law for Special Court for October 7 Attackers
The Israeli Parliament, the Knesset, has passed a law establishing a special military tribunal to try Palestinian militants accused of crimes during the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. The law was approved by 93 lawmakers with no votes against.
TL;DR
- The Knesset passed a law to form a special military tribunal for Palestinian militants accused of crimes during the October 7, 2023, attack.
- The tribunal will try approximately 300 captured attackers.
- The law allows for charges of genocide, endangering Israeli sovereignty, inciting war, aiding the enemy, and terrorism.
- The death penalty is a possible sentence for those convicted of genocide.
- Individuals accused or convicted of crimes on October 7 cannot be released in prisoner exchange agreements.