Death penalty

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.

22/02/2023

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.

By REUTERS
09/02/2023

Israel's response to terrorism is creating terrorism - opinion

The common factor in past terrorists isn't religion, economic situation or educational background. They all had a loved one die in Israeli action.

IRNA says British-Iranian Akbari played role in assassination of top scientist

New information has been made available about the British-Iranian dual citizen sentenced to death by Iran. He is accused of being a spy and an assassin.

By REUTERS
12/01/2023
A lethal injection room at San Quentin Prison in California

US executes first transgender inmate

Nearly 20 years after Amber McLaughlin murdered her former girlfriend, the state of Missouri has put her to death. She is the first transgender woman to be executed in the US.

04/01/2023
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