Israel passes law that would sentence Palestinians who kill Israelis to death

NPR | By Carrie Kahn

Published March 31, 2026 at 3:41 AM CDT

Israel passes a controversial law allowing the death penalty for Palestinians who kill Israelis.

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Carrie Kahn

Carrie Kahn is NPR's International Correspondent based in Mexico City, Mexico. She covers Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America. Kahn's reports can be heard on NPR's award-winning news programs including All Things Considered, Morning Edition and Weekend Edition, and on NPR.org.

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