Elul 22, 5776, 9/25/2016
In today's headlines: תג בכותרות
death penalty Death penalty deal infuriates former AGFormer Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein says capital punishment 'not ethical,' calls on current AG to threaten to resign in protest. Negotiators agree: Death penalty for terroristsLikud negotiators agree to key demand made by Yisrael Beytenu, as condition to joining gov't: capital punishment for terrorist murderers. IDI outraged by Israeli public's 'racism'Israel Democracy Institute publicizes article by program director lambasting Israeli public as 'racist,' claims democracy in clear danger. Death penalty for terrorists?Ministerial committee set to discuss controversial proposal. Bill would remove barriers to executing terrorists convicted of murder. Georgia man executed after 36 years on death row72-year-old put to death by lethal injection over 1979 robbery and murder. Terror victims' families cry out to governmentFamilies of victims murdered in terror wave demand families of terrorists be expelled from Israel, instead of 'containing' murder. Saudis behead 50 in first ten days of 2016Saudi Arabia executes Ethiopian woman on questionable charges, but UN Human Rights Council chair already falling short of its 2015 record. Terrorist confesses, mother demands death penaltyDevorah Gonen urges public to join call to apply death penalty against terrorist who murdered her son, Danny. 2nd Senior Rabbi: Kill Terrorists, Don't CaptureRabbi Meir Mazuz says there is an 'obligation for Jews to kill terrorists before they kill us.' 'We Couldn't Bear to See Their Faces'Eliezer Rosenfeld demands death penalty for murderers of his son, Malachi.Terror Victim's Mother: Time for Death PenaltyMohammed Abu Shahin indicted for June murder of Danny Gonen, goes wild in court; mother demands death penalty. 'I Support Death Penalty for Jewish Terrorists'After two Jewish activists put under administrative arrest, Bennett says there must be equal punishment for Jewish and Arab terrorists. Family of Murdered Hiker Demands Death PenaltyR' Itzik Gonen, cousin of hiker murdered by terrorists - some on PA payroll, some previously released - demands 'justice come to light.' 'Bibi Should've Supported Death Penalty'Ron Kehrmann, whose daughter was murdered in a suicide attack, says Netanyahu should "act against terrorism in his backyard". Knesset Crushes Death Penalty for Terrorists BillDespite MK Sharon Gal's attempt to shame right-wing MKs into voting for his death penalty bill, legislation loses badly by 94 to six. A-G Threatens to Resign Over Death Penalty LawYehuda Weinstein reportedly tells associates he will not stay in office if Israel enacts death penalty for terrorists. 'Israel Must Change the Rules of the Game'Victims rights campaigner says Israel needs to break the vicious cycle of releasing terrorists to kill again - by imposing death penalty. Netanyahu Buries Death Penalty LawSlated to go before Ministerial Committee Sunday, death penalty for terrorists bill indefinitely frozen by PM's technical maneuver. Anger at Netanyahu's Burying of Death Penalty BillMK Sharon Gal claims Netanyahu's decision to bury bill requiring death sentence for terrorist murderers shows govt not serious about terror. MKs Rally to Battle over Terrorist Death PenaltyLiberman vows to show terrorists 'prison day-camp' is over, while Zionist Union MK says death penalty will just create martyrs. Akunis to Support Death Sentence for TerroristsMinister Ofir Akunis says he will vote in favor of MK Sharon Gal's bill enacting a death penalty for terrorists.Online Campaign for Terrorist Death Penalty LawYisrael Beytenu's Sharon Gal pushes for public pressure ahead of critical debate Sunday on his bill to execute terrorists. Boston Bomber Apologizes to Victims, Thanks AllahJudge officially confirms death penalty sentence for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev; victims call him a 'coward' and a 'leech', say apology insincere. ISIS Threatens Egyptian Judges Over Morsi SentenceISIS has threatened judges in Egypt with death after a decision to execute former president Mohammed Morsi last week. Would a Modern Death Penalty be Kosher for Israel?Many Religious Zionists push for the implementation of the death penalty for convicted terrorists. Rabbi Dr. Jeffrey Woolf explains why. Report: More Countries Using Death Penalty TerrorPakistan, Cameroon, UAE adopt capital punishment for terrorism, Kenya and Russia moving to do the same. Yisrael Beytenu: Terrorist Death Penalty BillCampaign promise acted on immediately in new bill to have Arab terrorists executed; 'it is clear to all this law must pass.' 'Our Daughter's Murderer Will Go Free'Parents of Dalia Lemkos respond to two life sentences handed to terrorist, note it's 'worthless' because of terrorist swaps. No Death Penalty for Lemkos's MurdererArab terrorist who murdered 25-year-old from Tekoa gets 2 life sentences, not death as demanded by family; 'this policy must change.' Almagor: Terrorist Death Penalty As Part of DealsThe Almagor terror victims group called on Jewish Home and Yisrael Beytenu to demand a law for the death penalty for terrorists. Executing TerroristsShould terrorists who have "blood on their hands" get the death penalty according to halakha? Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty For Anti-SemiteKansas prosecutors announce intention to seek the death penalty against Frazier Glenn Miller, after a judge ruled him competent for trial. Egypt: Court Suggests Death for 4 B'hood LeadersA Cairo court refers four Muslim Brotherhood leaders to Egypt's grand mufti to consider the death penalty. Iran: Death Penalty for 'Insulting Mohammed'Judges hand blogger in 'poor psychological condition' death penalty for Facebook posts in latest shocking sentencing. Hotovely Calls for Death Penalty for TerroristsDeputy Transportation Minister says it's time to “change the rules” following the murder of the three Israeli youths. MK: Death Penalty, Annexation After Teens' MurdersDeterrence and sovereignty go hand-in-hand, according to MK Ze'ev Elkin. Minister Calls for Death Penalty for TerroristsTransportation Minister praises 'life without parole' bill as a strong moral principle, says terrorists should be condemned to death.Iran Behind 2013 Global Death Penalty IncreaseReport finds execution up 15% last year due to Iran's heavy-handed killing, despite general trend against execution. Shomron Head Calls For Terrorist Death PenaltyGershon Mesika demands government implement death penalty for terrorist murderers at Fogel family memorial.U.S. to Seek Death Penalty for Boston BomberAttorney General Eric Holder says the United States will seek death penalty for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev if he is convicted. Brunei to Implement Strict Islamic LawDraconian new laws include lashes for drinking alcohol, stoning for adultery and amputations for theft. Rights groups appalled. Fort Hood Shooter Sentenced to DeathNidal Malik Hasan, who murdered 13 people and wounded dozens in Texas shooting spree receives MK Shaked: Implement Death Penalty for TerroristsMK Ayelet Shaked calls for implementing the death penalty for terrorists, saying the gov't cannot be trusted to keep them in jail. Iraq Executes 7 Convicted of Terror OffensesIraq has executed seven people convicted of terror-related offenses, despite calls for country to declare moratorium on death penalty. Givat Ulpana Residents Withdraw High Court MotionA couple from the contested neighborhood decided to withdraw the motion against demolition. 'Fogels' Killers Shouldn’t Have been Taken Alive'The decision to destroy murderers’ homes is too little too late – killers should have been dead on arrival, says former IDF rabbi. Death Penalty for Hosni Mubarak?Egypt's prosecutor seeks death by hanging for former President Hosni Mubarak, his sons Gamal and Ala'a, and his former Interior Minister. |
