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Israeli ambassador to Australia defends new death penalty laws for Palestinians

Israel's ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman, defended Israel’s new death penalty laws for Palestinians, saying “the usual punishment is no deterrent” and that Palestinians are “deranged” in an address to the National Press Club. The Israeli Knesset on Monday passed a death penalty law targeting Palestinians, in a move condemned by human rights organisations. The law makes the death penalty the default sentence for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank who are tried in military courts. Earlier this week, Australia co-signed a statement alongside countries such as the UK and Germany, urging Israel not to pass the new laws and arguing they were "de facto discriminatory". Members of Israel's parliament, including Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir, who campaigned for the legislation while wearing a pin in the shape of a noose, celebrated the passage of the laws with champagne. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @middleeasteye   Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE, our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage, expert analysis, and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET | 5pm BST Got a story tip or question? Reach us at MEELive@middleeasteye.org Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok:   / middleeasteye   Follow us on Instagram:   / middleeasteye   Like us on Facebook:   / middleeasteye   Follow us on Twitter:   / middleeasteye