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Protests Erupt in Türkiye, Europe, Palestine Over Israel's 'Racist Execution Law'
International Outcry Over 'Racist' Execution Law
Widespread protests have taken place in various regions, including Türkiye, the Netherlands, Italy, Syria, and Palestine, against Israel's new controversial law. The Israeli Knesset (parliament) approved a bill on March 30, which allows for the imposition of the death penalty exclusively on Palestinian prisoners from the occupied West Bank accused of committing acts defined by Israel as “terrorist acts.” This law has drawn strong criticism from the international community and human rights organizations, who deem it 'racist' due to its exclusive application to Palestinians.
Palestine Solidarity Demonstrations Across Regions
In Istanbul, a convoy of cars waved Palestinian flags to protest the Israeli legislation. In Rotterdam, Netherlands, demonstrators chanted for 'unity for justice' and held placards criticizing the Israeli law as 'complicity in legitimizing killing.' A large crowd also gathered in Milan, Italy, to voice their calls for Palestinian independence. Protests continued in Palestinian territories such as Deir Balah in the Gaza Strip and Damascus, Syria, where participants declared, 'We will not forget our prisoners,' conveying messages of solidarity and resistance.
*Source: YouTube: TRT World (2026-04-03)*
