Death penalty
What do we become when we decide to execute?
My son, Yuval, was killed on October 7. I know the feeling when the death penalty seems not only justified, but inevitable. That is precisely why I try not to trust it completely.
Israel's death penalty law draws inspiration from US policy, Ben-Gvir tells 'Post'
MK Kariv, Zulat Institute, Rabbis for Human Rights ask High Court to strike down death penalty law
Eight Muslim nations condemn Israel's 'dangerous' new death penalty law
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
Abu Ubaida, a Hamas spokesperson for the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, addressed his message to the Hezbollah terrorist organization, whom he referred to as "the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon."
'This is apartheid’: International politicians, governments condemn terror death penalty law
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez also responded to the bill on Tuesday, calling its passing "one more step toward apartheid."
Israel's new death penalty law marks moral break, sparks discrimination fears, expert says
For Prof. Yoram Rabin, a criminal and constitutional law scholar and president of the College of Management Academic Studies, the law is both a moral rupture and a legally vulnerable one.
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.
