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Israel Prepares Landmark Trials for 400 Hamas Terrorists, Death Penalty Possible
Israel is preparing for unprecedented legal proceedings against over 400 Hamas Nohba terrorists involved in the October 7th massacre. Zana Modzgebrishvili will lead the prosecution, utilizing a new law that allows for charges of war crimes and potentially the death penalty.
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- 01Over 400 Hamas Nohba terrorists are set to face trial for their role in the October 7th massacre.
- 02Zana Modzgebrishvili, a former chief military prosecutor, will lead the prosecution system.
- 03A new law enables charges of war crimes and allows for the death penalty for severe offenses.
- 04A special military court in Jerusalem will be established to handle the unprecedented legal proceedings.
- 05The first indictments are anticipated in the first half of 2027.
- 06Terrorists facing death penalty charges will be ineligible for future prisoner exchange deals.
Trials will be held in a special military court in Jerusalem, with the first indictments expected in the first half of 2027.
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