Annexation, death penalty, elections: The bills on the menu for Israel’s parliament

Israel's parliament, the Knesset, has opened its winter session amid heightened political tensions and the potential for early elections. Several contentious bills are expected to be debated, including proposals to annex the occupied West Bank and apply Israeli sovereignty over the area. Another significant bill, advocated by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, aims to impose the death penalty on individuals convicted of terrorism, specifically targeting Palestinians. These legislative proposals have sparked uproar from opposition members, who describe the situation as a severe political crisis.