Hamas & Israel — Knesset

Hamas: Hamas is the Palestinian militant group responsible for the October 7 attack on Israel. The new law targets its members, and Hamas has condemned the law, viewing it as a cover for Israel's war crimes in Gaza.

Israel — Knesset: The Israel — Knesset, Israel's parliament, passed the law establishing the military tribunal with a wide majority, demonstrating political unity on this issue.

Hamas: Hamas-led fighters initiated the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, which led to the creation of the special tribunal bill.

Israel — Knesset: The Israel — Knesset approved a bill to establish a special tribunal with the authority to sentence Palestinians convicted of participating in the 2023 Hamas-led attack to death.

Hamas: Hamas militants and their allies are accused of systematic sexual violence during the October 7, 2023 terror attack and against hostages in Gaza, as detailed in the Civil Commission's report. This report concludes that the sexual violence was a calculated strategy to maximize pain and suffering.

Israel — Knesset: The Israel — Knesset, Israel's parliament, passed legislation to establish a special military tribunal to prosecute October 7 perpetrators, specifically including sexual crimes.

Israel — Knesset: The Israel — Knesset, Israel's parliament, hosted Narendra Modi for an address, a significant gesture symbolizing growing political trust. It also conferred the 'Speaker of the Israel — Knesset Medal' upon him, its highest parliamentary honor.