Death penalty
Knesset passes law to prosecute October 7 terrorists, conduct public trials in Jerusalem
The law was passed by a unanimous vote of 93 to 0, as the Knesset opened its summer session on Sunday, following more than a month-long spring recess.
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Bill to prosecute October 7 terrorists set for vote as Knesset returns from recess
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Iran sentences two to death for Islamic State attack on shrine
The two men sentenced to death said during the trial that they had been in contact with the Islamic State in neighboring Afghanistan and helped organize the attack.
'A red line': Swiss Keren Hayesod branch slams Israeli judicial reform
Keren Hayesod expressed that their support for Israel is "unconditional," as long as "the basic principles of humanity are respected."
Israel's death penalty, haredi ideology and Yisrael Beytenu's role - opinion
The death penalty for terrorists bill may pass the Knesset in what may be a dream come true for some and a horrific nightmare for others.
Israel's death penalty for terrorists bill passes initial Knesset vote
A majority of the opposition was absent from the vote in protest • Hadash-Ta'al: Death penalty part of Israel's slide toward fascism
German FM: Israeli death penalty legislation is a major mistake
“I do not want to hide the fact that we here abroad do have concerns regarding some legislative projects in Israel," Baerbock told Cohen.
Death penalty for terrorists bill to reach Knesset floor on Wednesday
Netanyahu mentioned the death penalty law, along with a law to expel families of terrorists from the country as being part of the government's fight against terrorists.
Death penalty for terrorists bill approved by Israeli cabinet
Amnesty International Israel condemned the law's approval by the ministerial committee, arguing that the death sentence is "cruel, inhumane and humiliating."
Ministers to vote on death penalty for terrorists, incapacitation law Sunday
The death penalty for terrorism would likely not apply to Israelis committing attacks against Palestinians.
Kidnapped German-Iranian journalist Jamshid Sharmahd to be executed
Jamshid Sharmahd was kidnapped by Iranian agents in Abu Dhabi in 2020. Now, facing ‘corruption on earth’ charges, he faces imminent death.
Texas Walmart massacre suspect pleads guilty to hate crimes
The suspect faces life in prison on federal charges and the death penalty on state charges.
