Israel’s Death Penalty Policy for Palestinian Prisoners Sparks Global Concern, ASWIN Urges International Action

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INTERNATIONAL – A wave of global concern has emerged following a controversial policy by Israel that opens the possibility of implementing the death penalty against Palestinian prisoners.
The policy is widely viewed as legally problematic and poses a serious threat to the fundamental principles of universal human rights.
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of DPP ASWIN (International Journalists Association), Aceng Syamsul Hadie, emphasized that the international community must not remain silent.
According to him, approximately 10,000 Palestinian prisoners are reportedly under threat of execution within the next 90 days—figures that represent not mere statistics, but real human lives, families, and futures.
“If justice still has meaning, then this is the moment for the world to speak out. Silence is a form of consent, while speaking up is resistance against injustice,” he asserted.
Call for Concrete Global Action
ASH urged the United Nations and the global community to move beyond normative statements and take real, concrete steps.
He stressed the importance of diplomatic and political pressure on Israel to revoke the policy, while also calling for an immediate halt to actions that violate international humanitarian law.
Serious Human Rights Concerns
The policy has been criticized on several major grounds:
* Violation of the Right to Life
It contradicts fundamental human rights principles guaranteeing the right to life.
* Legal Discrimination
The law is seen as discriminatory, applying only to Palestinians.
* Contrary to International Law
It is considered inconsistent with the Fourth Geneva Convention and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
* Flawed Judicial Procedures
Courts may impose death sentences without a prosecutor’s request or unanimous judicial decisions.
Worsening Prison Conditions
Reports indicate that more than 9,300 Palestinians are currently detained, including around 350 children and 66 women.
Humanitarian organizations have raised alarms over alleged torture, medical neglect, and inhumane detention conditions, intensifying fears of a broader humanitarian crisis.
A Test of Global Conscience
ASH concluded by calling on governments, media, and civil society worldwide to unite in opposing the policy.
“This is not merely a political issue. It is a test of the world’s conscience—whether we still uphold humanity or allow injustice to persist.”(Jun).
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