RAMALLAH, March 31, 2026 (WAFA) — The Palestinian Cabinet on Tuesday directed all relevant institutions, particularly the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to undertake the broadest and most urgent international action to exert pressure toward overturning the Israeli Knesset’s decision to execute Palestinian prisoners, given that it effectively provides legislative cover for killing and entrenches the policy of summary execution.

During its weekly session held in Ramallah, the Cabinet stressed that this law reflects systematic policies rooted in genocide, discrimination, and impunity against the Palestinian people across the occupied Territory. It affirmed that such a step will neither bring security nor peace, but rather exposes the dominance of the far-right over Israeli decision-making and legislation, in blatant disregard for international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions.

The Cabinet called for urgent Arab, Islamic, and international action to hold those responsible accountable, impose deterrent sanctions, and ensure protection for Palestinian prisoners, reaffirming that such measures will not undermine the steadfastness of the Palestinian people or their struggle for freedom and independence.

On the occasion of Land Day, the Cabinet reaffirmed its commitment to upholding legitimate national rights, foremost among them the right to freedom, self-determination, and return, and to upholding the principles of justice in confronting settlement expansion and land appropriation schemes.

In the same context, and upon directives from President Mahmoud Abbas, the Cabinet instructed the intensification of international diplomatic engagement in response to escalating violations by the Israeli occupation in the Gaza Strip, and the West Bank, and Jerusalem. These include the continued closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque and restrictions on worshippers, the extension of military aggression in Jenin and Tulkarm refugee camps, the imposition of military checkpoints, as well as large-scale incursions. In this regard, the Cabinet noted that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to hold briefings with representatives of states, international organizations, and foreign media outlets.

The Cabinet also warned of the implications of the decision to return settlers to Jenin Governorate and the escalation of attacks in the Jordan Valley and other areas and villages. It further condemned the field execution of two young Palestinian men in Tulkarm and Hebron, warning of the gravity of such criminal violations.

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