Death penalty
Knesset goes on recess after approving key war laws, death penalty
With elections to be held no later than October, the upcoming summer session, set to begin on May 10, is the government's last opportunity to pass legislation during its term.
Hamas urges Hezbollah to kidnap Israeli soldiers in wake of Knesset passing death penalty bill
'This is apartheid’: International politicians, governments condemn terror death penalty law
Israel's new death penalty law marks moral break, sparks discrimination fears, expert says
High Court begins reviewing death penalty law as Adalah files petition after ACRI challenge
The petition argues that the law creates a discriminatory system, saying the West Bank amendments apply only to Palestinians.
Gulf states urge end of war, terror death penalty approved
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
Why most Jewish Israelis back the death penalty for terrorists - analysis
Israeli voters can seemingly contradictorily support the death penalty for terrorists and still doubt that it would deter terrorism.
Petition targets newly passed death penalty law, calling it discriminatory, unconstitutional
Rights group asks justices to freeze law immediately; additional petitions are expected.
Knesset approves death penalty for terrorists bill, Netanyahu in favor
The Knesset plenum passed a bill that would legislate the death penalty for terrorists in Israel after final readings on Monday evening.
Germany, France, Italy, UK express 'deep concern' over Israeli death penalty bill
The foreign ministers of Germany, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom expressed their "deep concern" over the bill, which could be voted into law next week, the statement said on Sunday.
Iran's stolen futures: The arrested Iranians at risk of execution by the regime
IRAN AFFAIRS: Since protests began on December 28, more thousands of Iranians have been arrested for “crimes against the state,” and many face long-term imprisonment or worse, execution.
Death penalty bill expected for final vote next week after Knesset panel approves outline
The bill stipulates that a terrorist who intentionally kills a person as part of an act of terrorism will be sentenced to death, with the sentencing not requiring a unanimous verdict.
Knesset panel advances death penalty bill for final readings, Ben-Gvir vows law will pass
The National Security Committee has been holding marathon discussions on the bill, which is expected to be brought for its final readings in the plenum next week.
The death penalty bill in Israel: A dangerous path to vengeance, not justice - opinion
In response to Alex Sternberg: The heart of Israel’s death penalty bill.
