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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Europe Slams Israel Over Death Penalty Bill And Religious Freedom
Caption: Europe Slams Israel Over Death Penalty Bill And Religious Freedom. Several European countries have criticised Israel over a proposed expansion of the death penalty, warning it could undermine democratic principles. Foreign ministers from Germany, France, Italy, the U.K. and the Netherlands raised “deep concern” over the legislation. The bill would expand capital punishment to include nationalist-motivated killings, beyond its current limited use in exceptional cases. President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders also criticised restrictions on religious access in Jerusalem. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel’s actions, saying security concerns linked to the Iran war justified temporary limits. Israel argued the proposed law aligns with international practices and includes safeguards such as appeals and possible clemency. European officials warned the measures risk damaging relations further amid ongoing tensions over the Gaza conflict. The controversy follows the temporary denial of access to the Holy Sepulchre for a senior Catholic figure, later reversed by Israeli authorities. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Israel,death penalty,law,Europe reaction,Netanyahu,EU criticism,Emmanuel Macron,religion freedom,Jerusalem,Holy Sepulchre,tensions,EU Israel relations
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