Knesset approves measure that has been criticised by European countries and rights groups Security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, one of the bill’s strongest backers, has been wearing a noose-shaped lapel pin to the Knesset. Photograph: Oren Ben Hakoon/Reuters Israel’s parliament has passed a law imposing the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks, a measure sharply criticised as discriminatory by European countries and rights groups. The legislation makes the de