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A controversial bill proposing the death penalty for Palestinian terrorists — backed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — has ignited intense public and political debate.

While Netanyahu initially refrained from publicly supporting the legislation, reportedly over concerns that it could affect hostages held in Gaza, his spokesperson has since confirmed his endorsement.

“In terms of the death-penalty bill, it’s known that the prime minister supports this, of course, as a punishment after a fair trial in our judicial system. Anyone that harms the State of Israel and its citizens will face consequences,” Shosh Bedrosian, spokesperson for foreign media at the Prime Minister’s Office, said.

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