A new Israeli law allows for the death penalty to be given to prisoners convicted of murdering Israeli civilians. The law was condemned by Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Hamas, the Council of American Islamic Relations, and left-leaning governments as "apartheid" and "the next step in the genocide of Palestinians," Hamas claimed. Critics, including the United Nations and foreign ministers of several European countries, have called on Israel to repeal the bill. However, proponents argue that the law is necessary as it prevents the threat of terrorists re-offending upon their release. Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir defended the law, claiming it would end the "revolving door for terrorists" and deter future kidnappings.