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'Our governments won't sanction them' - Hundreds in Paris rally against Israel's 'death penalty' bill for Palestinian prisoners | Collector It is to denounce this iniquitous law, and unfortunately they are supported by many Western countries," said protester Abdou. Nicolas Shahshahani, Vice President of CAPJPO-Euro Palestine NGO, criticised the European Union for staying silent, citing Article 2 of the Human Rights Act. "Yet, the violation of human rights by Israel has been glaring for decades and even more evidently in recent years, <...> but no! The European Union, once again, despite the fact that several of its member states, I can cite Spain for example, are campaigning for the adoption of sanctions against Israel, is caving in once again to this genocidal regime," he said. "Our governments don't want to sanction them; they are perfectly willing to sanction Russia, Iran, Cuba, remove the president of Venezuela. All of that poses no problem," said Olivia Zemor, President of the Coordination Group Calling for a Just Peace in the Middle East (CAPJPO), citing the double standards. In March 2025, the UN's Independent International Commission of Inquiry reported that Israeli forces have engaged in systematic sexual and gender-based violence against Palestinian detainees, including the use of dogs and sexualised torture of men and boys. The Israeli human rights organisation B'Tselem has also released a report describing the Israeli prison system as a 'network of torture camps', documenting testimonies that involved starvation, forced diaper-wearing and severe physical violence. Israeli officials have repeatedly dismissed the allegations as 'blood libel.' Israel's military advocate general has also dropped several charges against soldiers allegedly involved in Sde Teiman abuse cases, citing a 'lack of evidence'. Last month, Israel passed a law that authorises the death penalty for those convicted of 'terror offences' within 90 days. This was pushed by the National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, as a key victory for his Otzma Yehudit party within Netanyahu's coalition. Under the new law, prisoners will now face a mandatory death sentence by a simple majority vote and with limited appeal opportunities. The law has been condemned by the UN, the EU, and human rights organisations worldwide. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the move was meant to "strengthen deterrence against terrorism and to ensure those who carry out deadly attacks face the full force of the law." The United States expressed support for Israel's 'sovereign right to determine its own laws'.""> It is to denounce this iniquitous law, and unfortunately they are supported by many Western countries," said protester Abdou. Nicolas Shahshahani, Vice President of CAPJPO-Euro Palestine NGO, criticised the European Union for staying silent, citing Article 2 of the Human Rights Act. "Yet, the violation of human rights by Israel has been glaring for decades and even more evidently in recent years, <...> but no! The European Union, once again, despite the fact that several of its member states, I can cite Spain for example, are campaigning for the adoption of sanctions against Israel, is caving in once again to this genocidal regime," he said. "Our governments don't want to sanction them; they are perfectly willing to sanction Russia, Iran, Cuba, remove the president of Venezuela. All of that poses no problem," said Olivia Zemor, President of the Coordination Group Calling for a Just Peace in the Middle East (CAPJPO), citing the double standards. In March 2025, the UN's Independent International Commission of Inquiry reported that Israeli forces have engaged in systematic sexual and gender-based violence against Palestinian detainees, including the use of dogs and sexualised torture of men and boys. The Israeli human rights organisation B'Tselem has also released a report describing the Israeli prison system as a 'network of torture camps', documenting testimonies that involved starvation, forced diaper-wearing and severe physical violence. Israeli officials have repeatedly dismissed the allegations as 'blood libel.' Israel's military advocate general has also dropped several charges against soldiers allegedly involved in Sde Teiman abuse cases, citing a 'lack of evidence'. Last month, Israel passed a law that authorises the death penalty for those convicted of 'terror offences' within 90 days. This was pushed by the National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, as a key victory for his Otzma Yehudit party within Netanyahu's coalition. Under the new law, prisoners will now face a mandatory death sentence by a simple majority vote and with limited appeal opportunities. The law has been condemned by the UN, the EU, and human rights organisations worldwide. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the move was meant to "strengthen deterrence against terrorism and to ensure those who carry out deadly attacks face the full force of the law." The United States expressed support for Israel's 'sovereign right to determine its own laws'.""> It is to denounce this iniquitous law, and unfortunately they are supported by many Western countries," said protester Abdou. Nicolas Shahshahani, Vice President of CAPJPO-Euro Palestine NGO, criticised the European Union for staying silent, citing Article 2 of the Human Rights Act. "Yet, the violation of human rights by Israel has been glaring for decades and even more evidently in recent years, <...> but no! The European Union, once again, despite the fact that several of its member states, I can cite Spain for example, are campaigning for the adoption of sanctions against Israel, is caving in once again to this genocidal regime," he said. "Our governments don't want to sanction them; they are perfectly willing to sanction Russia, Iran, Cuba, remove the president of Venezuela. All of that poses no problem," said Olivia Zemor, President of the Coordination Group Calling for a Just Peace in the Middle East (CAPJPO), citing the double standards. In March 2025, the UN's Independent International Commission of Inquiry reported that Israeli forces have engaged in systematic sexual and gender-based violence against Palestinian detainees, including the use of dogs and sexualised torture of men and boys. The Israeli human rights organisation B'Tselem has also released a report describing the Israeli prison system as a 'network of torture camps', documenting testimonies that involved starvation, forced diaper-wearing and severe physical violence. Israeli officials have repeatedly dismissed the allegations as 'blood libel.' Israel's military advocate general has also dropped several charges against soldiers allegedly involved in Sde Teiman abuse cases, citing a 'lack of evidence'. Last month, Israel passed a law that authorises the death penalty for those convicted of 'terror offences' within 90 days. This was pushed by the National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, as a key victory for his Otzma Yehudit party within Netanyahu's coalition. Under the new law, prisoners will now face a mandatory death sentence by a simple majority vote and with limited appeal opportunities. The law has been condemned by the UN, the EU, and human rights organisations worldwide. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the move was meant to "strengthen deterrence against terrorism and to ensure those who carry out deadly attacks face the full force of the law." The United States expressed support for Israel's 'sovereign right to determine its own laws'."">
'Our governments won't sanction them' - Hundreds in Paris rally against Israel's 'death penalty' bill for Palestinian prisoners
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'Our governments won't sanction them' - Hundreds in Paris rally against Israel's 'death penalty' bill for Palestinian prisoners

"Hundreds of demonstrators marched through the streets of Paris on Saturday, denouncing the recent law passed by the Israeli Knesset allowing courts to impose the 'death penalty' on individuals convicted of terrorism. Footage shows some protesters dressed as army officials and prisoners holding gallows with a noose around their necks marching. Demonstrators also carried flags and banners reading 'Free Palestine prisoners', 'When will the EU-Israel Association Agreement be suspended?', and 'Your silence is the biggest crime', among others. "It is a country that respects no human rights whatsoever. They respect nothing; they trample on all rights, all human values <...> It is to denounce this iniquitous law, and unfortunately they are supported by many Western countries," said protester Abdou. Nicolas Shahshahani, Vice President of CAPJPO-Euro Palestine NGO, criticised the European Union for staying silent, citing Article 2 of the Human Rights Act. "Yet, the violation of human rights by Israel has been glaring for decades and even more evidently in recent years, <...> but no! The European Union, once again, despite the fact that several of its member states, I can cite Spain for example, are campaigning for the adoption of sanctions against Israel, is caving in once again to this genocidal regime," he said. "Our governments don't want to sanction them; they are perfectly willing to sanction Russia, Iran, Cuba, remove the president of Venezuela. All of that poses no problem," said Olivia Zemor, President of the Coordination Group Calling for a Just Peace in the Middle East (CAPJPO), citing the double standards. In March 2025, the UN's Independent International Commission of Inquiry reported that Israeli forces have engaged in systematic sexual and gender-based violence against Palestinian detainees, including the use of dogs and sexualised torture of men and boys. The Israeli human rights organisation B'Tselem has also released a report describing the Israeli prison system as a 'network of torture camps', documenting testimonies that involved starvation, forced diaper-wearing and severe physical violence. Israeli officials have repeatedly dismissed the allegations as 'blood libel.' Israel's military advocate general has also dropped several charges against soldiers allegedly involved in Sde Teiman abuse cases, citing a 'lack of evidence'. Last month, Israel passed a law that authorises the death penalty for those convicted of 'terror offences' within 90 days. This was pushed by the National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, as a key victory for his Otzma Yehudit party within Netanyahu's coalition. Under the new law, prisoners will now face a mandatory death sentence by a simple majority vote and with limited appeal opportunities. The law has been condemned by the UN, the EU, and human rights organisations worldwide. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the move was meant to "strengthen deterrence against terrorism and to ensure those who carry out deadly attacks face the full force of the law." The United States expressed support for Israel's 'sovereign right to determine its own laws'."

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