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July 16, 2008       Share:    

Source: http://uk.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUKL1546304020080715

Palestinian Court Sentences Collaborators to Execution by Firing Squad

[Reuters/Jerusalem Post ] A Palestinian military court on Tuesday sentenced two Palestinians to death by firing squad for collaborating with Israel. Human rights groups have sharply criticized Palestinian military courts, saying trials are unfair because there is no right of appeal, and arguing they should not try civilians. At least 65 Palestinians have been sentenced to death by various PA courts since 1995. Most were accused of collaborating with Israel. However, only 13 have been executed by hanging or firing squad. Many others were killed while they were in detention, the hospital, on their way to court, or even while they were inside courtrooms.

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