In an interview with Deutschlandfunk, Beck expressed hope that Israeli courts would overturn the law, which he deemed a misguided path. He also challenged the German government’s human rights representative, Castellucci, for asserting that no partner state of Germany should have the death penalty, highlighting perceived double standards given its legality in countries like Algeria, Egypt, and the USA. Castellucci labeled the law as discriminatory, while Israeli Ambassador Prosor dismissed the criticism as ‘arrogant admonitions.’ This legislation was narrowly passed by the Knesset on April 2, 2026.