Knesset Approves Death Penalty for Palestinian Terrorism Convicts
Some opposition members support the law.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Likud's Nissim Vaturi push the bill.
Courts can impose death penalty without prosecution requests or judicial consent.
Netanyahu seeks to soften the bill, but Justice Ministry warns it's problematic.
Law applies to Israel-controlled territories: West Bank and 53% of Gaza Strip.
Life sentences allowed for 'special reasons' or 'special circumstances'.
Hamas October 7 perpetrators excluded, with separate tribunal.
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