The passing of the recent Israeli death penalty law legalizes an already existing policy of executing Palestinians, but makes it follow a timetable. The same logic governs how Israel launches its wars of annihilation, from Gaza, to Beirut, to Tehran.

Palestinians protesting the Knesset's passing of the death penalty law exclusively for Palestinians, Gaza City on April 1, 2026. (Photo: Hashem Zimmo/APA Images)The passing of the recent Israeli death penalty law follows a familiar colonial practice: legalize an already existing policy of extrajudicial executions, but make it follow a timetable. This logic also governs how Israel times its wars, from Gaza to Iran.

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