Ramallah: The Palestinian Presidency strongly condemned and rejected the approval of a law by the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, allowing the execution of Palestinian prisoners, describing it as a blatant violation of international humanitarian law.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, the Presidency stated that the law constitutes a clear breach of the Fourth Geneva Convention, particularly the protections it guarantees for individuals and the safeguards for fair trials, as well as a violation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
The Presidency emphasized that the legislation amounts to a war crime against the Palestinian people and is part of escalating Israeli policies and measures across the occupied Palestinian territories, including the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem. It stressed that such laws will not undermine the will of the Palestinian people or deter them from their struggle for freedom and independence.
In addition, the Presidency welcomed a statement from several European countries urging Israel to abandon the legislation, noting that this aligns with international law principles. It called on the international community to take action against these violations, hold Israel accountable, and impose sanctions for its ongoing crimes against Palestinians, including torture and systematic killings inside Israeli prisons.
The Presidency warned of the dangerous repercussions of such laws, highlighting the potential escalation of tensions and threats to regional security and stability. It reaffirmed its commitment to prioritizing the issue of Palestinian prisoners, working internationally to ensure their protection and secure their release.