Israel: Debate over death penalty for Hamas prisoners divides the nation

Public demand to execute terrorists involved in the October 7 attack revives the death penalty debate in Israel.

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The next government will need to balance this demand with judicial and diplomatic consequences.

Opponents fear an escalation of violence and damage to Israel's international image.

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