William Schabas
Professor of international law and author on death penalty abolition who explains international legal standards, Israel's de facto abolitionist history, and likely international responses.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 26min
What is Israel's controversial death penalty law?
William Schabas, an international law professor who studies abolition of capital punishment; Mustafa Barghouti, a Palestinian political leader advocating rights; Ofer Kassif, an Israeli Knesset member opposing the coalition. They discuss Israel's new death-penalty law, global legal reactions, parliamentary celebrations, choice of hanging and medical refusals, risks for Palestinians in military courts and calls for sanctions.
