AMMAN — The Lower House on Wednesday condemned an Israeli law permitting the execution of Palestinian prisoners as a “flagrant violation” of international law and a dangerous escalation that undermines legal and humanitarian norms. 

 

Lower House Speaker MazenQadi said that the law amounts to “a retaliatory measure that entrenches racism,” and reflects a “public display of brutality and discrimination” by Israeli authorities.

 

In a statement he read on behalf of the House, Qadi said that the measure constitutes a “fully-fledged crime” and “blatant violation of international humanitarian law, the Geneva Conventions and all relevant human rights instruments.”

 

He warned that the legislation poses a direct threat to thousands of Palestinian detainess in Israeli prisons, “turning detention facilities into arenas for executions under a false legal cover.”

 

“Thelaw constitutes a dangerous phase of impunity, placing the international community before a real test of its legal and moral responsibilities.”

 

He called for immediate and effective action to stop the violation and ensure accountability.

 

He also expressed support for all legal efforts to challenge the law and expose its implications, urging parliaments worldwide to take urgent steps, including freezing the Israeli Knesset’s membership in international parliamentary forums, particularly the Inter-Parliamentary Union.

 

Speaking on behalf of the Palestine Committee, MP Suleiman Saud said the law reflects “a moral collapse” and an attempt to transform “extrajudicial killing into official policy under a legal pretext.”

 

He urged the United Nations and its tribunals to “move beyond statements of concern and take firm and decisive action to stop violations and ensure accountability.

 

Lawmakers also stressed that the legislation constitutes a clear breach of international humanitarian law, calling for coordinated Arab and international efforts to confront its implications.

 

They also reiterated Jordan’s longstanding support for the Palestinian cause, highlighting the Kingdom’s continued diplomatic engagement under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah.

 

MPs also commended the King’s stance on regional developments, describing it as consistent with Jordan’s historic role in defending Jerusalem and safeguarding Islamic and Christian holy sites.

 

They also called for enhanced parliamentary diplomacy, urging broader engagement with regional and international legislative bodies to pressure Israel to reverse the decision and uphold prisoners’ rights.

 

Under the new law, passed in parliament late Monday, Palestinians in the West Bank convicted by military courts of carrying out deadly attacks classified as "terrorism" will face the death penalty as a default sentence, according to AFP.

 

Because Palestinians in the territory are automatically tried in Israeli military courts, the measure effectively creates a separate and harsher legal track.

 

In Israeli civilian courts, the law allows for either death or life imprisonment for those convicted of killing with intent to harm the state.

 

While the law does not provide for retroactive application, critics say the distinction underscores a system of unequal justice, AFP reported.