Death penalty

Pittsburgh jury finds synagogue attacker eligible for death penalty

Federal prosecutors charged Bowers with 63 counts, including 11 counts of obstruction of free exercise of religious beliefs resulting in death.

By REUTERS
13/07/2023

3 reasons why Tree of Life shooter Robert Bowers shouldn't be executed - opinion

Robert Bowers was found guilty of murdering 11 people at the Tree of Life synagogue and is facing the death penalty. Here are three reasons why he shouldn't be executed

By SHIRA HOFFER
22/06/2023

Biden warns Uganda of implications from anti-gay law

Same-sex relations were already illegal in Uganda, as in more than 30 African countries, but the new law goes much further.

By REUTERS
29/05/2023

Iran killing its people every day, increasing execution of dissidents - analysis

Iran feels confident in increasing this repression because it is close allies with China and Russia, two other countries that crush dissent.

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.

By REUTERS
18/03/2023

'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."

14/03/2023

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.

By ELIYAHU BERKOVITS
08/03/2023

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.

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