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Switzerland expresses deep concern over Israeli death penalty law against Palestinian detainees

 

BERN, March 31, 2026 (WAFA) – Switzerland expressed deep concern following the Israeli Knesset’s approval of a death penalty law against Palestinian prisoners.

In a post on X, the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs said, “Switzerland is deeply concerned by the adoption of Israel’s Death Penalty Bill.”

It said, “We have raised the issue with Israeli authorities and urge them to revoke the law, restore the long-standing moratorium and uphold their obligations under international Human Rights law.”

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