Israel’s Death Penalty: A New Law Targeting Palestinians
This year, Israel adopted a new death penalty law that applies only to Palestinians. In this event, Professor Ralph Wilde will explain what the new offences are and how they seriously violate fundamental rules of international law. Professor Diana Buttu will discuss the long history of Israel’s attempts to pass this law and implications for the West Bank, Israel, and Gaza. Professor Noha Aboueldahab will moderate a discussion between Professors Buttu and Wilde.
Speakers
Ralph Wilde
Visiting Fellow
Georgetown University in Qatar
Diana Buttu
Resident Fellow
Georgetown University in Qatar
Noha Aboueldahab
Assistant Professor of International Law
Georgetown University in Qatar
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