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איתמר בן גביר במליאת הכנסת לאחר ההכרזה על אישור חוק עונש מוות למחבלים עם שמפניה בידו

'Whoever sheds blood': Does Judaism support the death penalty?

The Torah prescribes death for murder, but rabbinic authorities sharply restricted its use, making it rare through strict requirements such as two eyewitnesses and prior warning, even as some rabbis have endorsed capital punishment for terrorists

Shilo Freid | 04.01.26

Moral and strategic failure: Israel’s death penalty law ruins everything and solves nothing

Opinion: populist measure offers the illusion of strength but risks fueling further violence, undermining justice and pushing Israel further into global isolation instead of addressing the root causes of terrorism

Liran Friedmann | 03.31.26

Terrorist death penalty could lead to EU sanctions or suspension of ties, officials warn

Even before the law was passed, the EU conveyed messages to Israel suggesting that advancing the measure could conflict with the EU-Israel Association Agreement, the legal framework governing relations between the sides

Itamar Eichner, Netael Bandel, Einav Halabi, Daniel Edelson, New York | 03.31.26

איתמר בן גביר במליאת הכנסת - הצעת חוק עונש מוות למחבלים

Knesset approves death penalty for terrorists with Netanyahu backing

Parliament passes measure by 62-48 vote after push by Ben-Gvir, despite opposition warnings that the law could trigger legal challenges and international fallout

Amir Ettinger, Itamar Eichner | 03.30.26

‘Deterrence will be restored’: Death penalty for terrorists nears despite legal, global concerns

Bill backed by Ben-Gvir expected to pass final readings as opposition, security officials and European powers warn of legal risks, discrimination and damage to Israel’s democratic standing

Amir Ettinger | 03.29.26

Netanyahu pushes to water down terrorist death penalty bill over fear of global fallout

Prime minister presses Itamar Ben-Gvir to amend proposed law mandating execution for terrorists, citing international and legal concerns as security agencies and opposition lawmakers push back

Amir Ettinger | 02.14.26

Iran remains offline as US condemns death sentence for soldier who refused to fire on protesters

Human Rights Activists News Agency says at least 5,002 people have been killed since the protests began; Mai Sato, U.N. special rapporteur on human rights in Iran, said that the number of deaths could reach 20,000 or more

ynet, News Agencies | 01.23.26

‘Nearly 2,000 executed’: Rights group says Iran doubled executions amid war with Israel

Against the backdrop of the 12-day war with Israel and repeated regime claims of arresting Israeli spies, a US-based rights group says Iran has executed at least 1,922 people since January, more than double last year’s figure

Lior Ben Ari | 12.27.25

Saudi Arabia courts the West as executions reach record levels: 'Mockery of human rights'

As Mohammed bin Salman draws Saudi Arabia closer to the West and receives royal treatment during a White House visit, the kingdom has again set a record for executions; rights groups say Riyadh pays no international price: 'It’s abysmal'

ynet, News Agencies | 12.21.25

Netanyahu gives nod to special tribunal to try October 7 terrorists

PM backs legislation creating a dedicated military court for Hamas attackers and hostage‑holders, rejecting a separate push to fold the cases into a mandatory death penalty law for terrorists

Tova Zimuky | 12.18.25

Death penalty: a promise of deterrence that delivers nothing

Opinion: The more anxious, divided and violent a country becomes, the more people cling to the death penalty as a cure, not because it works but because it feels satisfying; a highly effective election-year slogan that replaces facts with emotion

Prof. Guy Hochman | 11.26.25

Former Shin Bet senior officials warn death penalty for terrorists would harm Israel

In a letter to the Knesset’s National Security Committee, former Shin Bet chiefs and senior legal officials say a proposed death penalty law will not deter attackers and would damage Israel’s security, justice system and global standing, calling it a 'severe, harmful mistake'

ynet | 11.25.25

מעצר וחקירות של כ 500 פעילי טרור של ארגון החמאס וגא"פ

The case against a blanket death penalty for terrorists

Opinion: Nukhba terrorists who took part in Oct. 7 massacre deserve death, but such severe punishment should be meted out only in such extreme circumstances

Rabbi Yuval Cherlow | 11.24.25

Shin Bet chief backs death penalty for terrorists; ministers say Israelis spying for Iran should also be executed

Shin Bet Director David Zini told ministers the proposed law would be 'a highly deterrent tool'; IDF representative says military sees 'no obstacle,' though army supports allowing judicial discretion rather than making sentence mandatory

Itamar Eichner | 11.21.25

Ultra-Orthodox party to oppose death penalty for terrorists, citing risk of ‘bloodshed’

Degel HaTorah, the Ashkenazi ultra-Orthodox faction, will vote against the death penalty bill backed by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, following rabbinic guidance warning it could 'lead to bloodshed.' Agudat Yisrael to abstain; Shas undecided

Shilo Freid, Amir Ettinger | 11.10.25

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