Geneva: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Trk, has raised serious concerns over Israel's death penalty law applied to Palestinian prisoners, stating that its enforcement would amount to a war crime. He highlighted the discriminatory nature of the law and its violation of international legal obligations.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, Trk emphasized that the implementation of the law in the occupied Palestinian territory would constitute a particularly severe breach of international law. He described the law as inconsistent with Israel's obligations under international law, especially concerning the right to life. Trk stated that it poses significant issues regarding due process violations and urged for its immediate repeal.
Trk further commented on the death penalty's incompatibility with human dignity and the inherent risk of wrongful executions. His statement reflects a growing international concern over the potential implications of the law.
Meanwhile, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric expressed the organization's opposition to the death penalty in all forms. He criticized the law for its cruel and discriminatory nature and called on the Israeli government to withdraw the legislation and avoid its implementation.
