Death penalty
Arab lawmakers seek to join High Court petition against death penalty law
According to the request, the applicants asked to join after the petition was filed, citing their public interest in the law and involvement in the parliamentary and public debate around it.
Islamic regime seizes properties of more than 100 civilians accused of ‘supporting the enemy'
Hamas leadership calls for kidnapping of IDF soldiers following death penalty law passing - report
Prosecutors seek death penalty for shooter in 2025 Capital Jewish Museum attack
Spectator execution: Teenage boy shoots his family's murderer in front of crowds in Afghanistan
A 13-year-old boy shot the man who had slaughtered 13 of his relatives three times.
Ben-Gvir’s noose pin shows Israel trading moral clarity for election symbolism - comment
Instead of grappling with the complex challenge of prosecuting the October 7 perpetrators effectively, the conversation veered toward symbolism designed for headlines, not reality.
Iranian authorities publicly execute man who raped pregnant woman, her friend at knifepoint
The unnamed man was killed in the town of Bastam following a guilty verdict by the Supreme Court.
Doctors instructed not to participate in executing terrorists by Israeli Medical Association
The Israeli Medical Association argued that professional codes prohibit the participation of doctors in executions.
Ben-Gvir advances death penalty for terrorists bill at Knesset, clashes erupt over legality
The issue most debated was the ethical aspects of the bill’s outline, causing the meeting to break out into clashes between Ben-Gvir and the panel.
Key events in Bangladesh as Hasina sentenced to death - explainer
Bangladesh's court sentences ex-PM Sheikh Hasina to death for ordering a deadly crackdown during 2024 protests, as the country braces for elections and reform challenges.
Bangladesh's ousted PM Hasina sentenced to death for students crackdown
The ruling is the most dramatic legal action against a former Bangladeshi leader in decades and comes months ahead of parliamentary elections expected to be held in early February.
Never again: Executing Hamas terrorists best way for Israel to prevent future kidnappings - opinion
KNOW COMMENT: It is time to have a public debate on the issue of hostage and prisoner exchanges before Hamas can seize any more.
Ben-Gvir celebrates as death penalty for terrorists bill clears first legislative hurdle
The Knesset has advanced the death penalty for terrorists bill, proposed by Itamar Ben-Gvir, in a 39-16 vote. The bill will now return to committees for further discussion before becoming law.
Iran carries out highest level of prisoner executions in past two decades in Oct., watchdog says
Out of the eight political prisoners Iran executed during October, Hengaw identified seven as being sentenced on charges of espionage for Israel.
