"Can Israel now be called an apartheid state, or does the recently passed death penalty law, which is exclusively intended for Palestinians, not fall under this definition? Suspend the EU Association Agreement now, Mr. Johann Wadephul?"

Sahak Ibrahimkhil, German politician activist and Volt Europa member

Thousands marched in Berlin to bravely showcase support for the Palestinian struggle.

"Israel has passed the death penalty solely for Palestinians, enforced through military courts with a 96% conviction rate. Israeli Minister Ben Gvir popped champagne. The Israeli government is raising a toast to genocidal apartheid. The UK government is arming and funding it."

Jeremy Corbyn, British MP

"Israel is the first State in the world to codify the death penalty on an ethnic basis. The criminal Israeli government has approved the death penalty exclusively for Palestinian prisoners, convicted of terrorism. Israeli sham courts record a 99% conviction rate against Palestinians."

"In 2018 Israel enshrined in law its status of Jewish supremacy and now Israel has a law that imposes the death penalty on an ethnic basis."

"With this latest law, Israel confirms itself to be a bloodthirsty apartheid regime."

Rula Jebreal, Palestinian foreign policy analyst and journalist

"At the latest after the decision on the death penalty, the EU-Israel Association Agreement must be terminated immediately, as it is tied to human rights. Ursula von der Leyen when will you implement the provisions of the EU treaties?"

Jules El-Khatib, German politician and human rights activist

"This is apartheid, plain and simple. Palestinian prisoners already experience injustice in Israeli military courts, torture in Israeli prisons, and now executions legalized by the Israeli government. No more genocide and no more ethnic cleansing of Palestinians."

Summer Lee, U.S. Representative

"The govt condemning Israel's death penalty law is welcome but this requires robust action. The bill is further evidence of the potential crime of apartheid. The UK should sanction those who have supported this bill and suspend the trade agreement with Israel."

Andy McDonald, British MP

"Canada joins its partners in expressing concern about the death penalty law passed by the Israeli Knesset that, in practice, systematically targets Palestinians."

"This discriminatory law adds to a growing list of actions which enables illegal settler violence while dehumanizing the Palestinian people."

"Canada unequivocally opposes its application. We reaffirm our commitment to human rights and the global movement to abolish the death penalty."

Anita Anand, Canadian MP

"We condemn Israel’s abhorrent, inhumane & discriminatory death penalty law, which violates international law."

Prof. Ben Saul, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Counter Terrorism

"PES condemns Israel’s new death penalty law targeting Palestinians. It raises serious human rights concerns and risks unequal application. We call for its immediate repeal and full respect of international law."

Party of European Socialists (PES)

"Israel’s parliament has passed a new death penalty law that applies to Palestinians but not Israelis who commit the same crime. We need Governments to do more than issue statements against this. We need tough action. Our Government must impose widespread sanctions on Israel."

Richard Burgon, British MP

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"New stage in the horror in Israel, they vote for the death penalty via a racial law targeting Palestinians. Meanwhile, journalists and blue helmets are killed and settler attacks in Palestinian territory are multiplying. Where is the limit?!"

André Flahaut, Minister of State and Member of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives; Minister of Budget in the Government of the French Community

"A tragedy like the Israeli strike on the World Central Kitchen aid convoy in Gaza must never happen again. Two years on, I pay tribute to the bravery of those staff. We continue to push Israel for justice for the families of John Chapman, James “Jim” Henderson and James Kirby."

Hamish Falconer, British MP

"Netanyahu enacts a law paving the way for the death penalty for individuals opportunely labeled as "terrorists." In a system where Palestinians are tried before military courts under occupation, speaking of justice amounts to fiction or deliberate cynicism."

"The United States invokes "respect for sovereignty." A convenient stance, one that turns inaction into a principle and outrage into an optional extra."

"So no, it's no longer just peace that's slipping away. It's the very idea of justice that's fading, replaced by a balance where the law serves less to protect than to legitimize the unacceptable."

Yvan Verougstraete, Member of the European Parliament

A Sky News reporter tries to silence an English football fan as he calls for a free Palestine.

"Thousands of Palestinians in Israeli jails will face the death penalty, all while the IDF continue to kill on occupied land. This dangerous escalation is a violation to human rights, and for members of the Knesset to cheer on such a law is despicable. Make no mistake, this is another tool in this barbaric genocide being put into action."

Shockat Adam, British MP

"Israeli military courts can now impose the death penalty on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Around 10,000 Palestinian prisoners, so many of them children, can be executed. Our Government can do more than just condemn it. End all arms sales, impose sanctions & stop diplomatic relations to end the illegal occupation."

Apsana Begum, British MP

"We strongly condemn the Knesset's decision on the Death Penalty Bill. Such discriminatory legislation must have consequences. We once again call to suspend the Association Agreement and impose sanctions."

Hannah Neumann, Member of the European Parliament

"We need a mass world coalition to stop Israel’s genocidal march throughout the Middle East and the lawless terrorism and apartheid within its own borders. Boycott, Divest, and Sanction is the recipe to stop further violence. It’s Dr Martin Luther King’s strategy of peaceful change. We must deploy it en mass and create a coalition of those who we may not agree with politically on other fronts but find common ground on this rolling justice. It has awoken the moral center in most people."

Mark Ruffalo, American actor and filmmaker

Moroccan international footballer Hakim Ziyech has publicly responded to Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir following threats over his opposition to Israel's execution law of Palestinian prisoners. In an Instagram post directed at the far-right minister, Ziyech wrote: "We don't fear Zionism."