New tally:
Record 101 foreigners executed in Saudi Arabia in 2024
Saudi Arabia has executed 101 foreign nationals in 2024, according to an AFP tally, a figure which nearly triples the 34 foreign executions recorded in both 2023 and 2022.
Saudi Arabia has executed 101 foreign nationals in 2024, according to an AFP tally, a figure which nearly triples the 34 foreign executions recorded in both 2023 and 2022.
Court in Iran sentences three civilians, convicted of assisting Israeli intelligence in assassination of Iranian scientist in 2020, to death.
Arvin Ghahremani, 20, was ambushed at age 18 by seven Muslim men and stabbed by one of them. He fought back, killing his attacker, but was then charged with murdering a Muslim.
29 prisoners were hanged, 26 of them in one prison, by the Islamic Republic, the first mass execution in Iran since 2009.
A record in number of death penalties around the world, since 2015 | Africa triples the number of death penalties.
Iranian court rejects appeal against execution of young Jewish man who killed a Muslim in self-defense after the Muslim man stabbed him.
An Iranian Jew has been sentenced to death by hanging for fatally wounding a Muslim who assaulted him two years ago.
The number has grown with international attention on Gaza and the regime attempting to suppress protests against the country's religious laws.
Iran says it executed alleged “Israeli spy” who was involved in releasing classified information.
US District Judge orders death by lethal injection for Robert Bowers, a day after a jury determined that capital punishment was appropriate.
Iran publicly executes two men over October 2022 attack which was claimed by ISIS.
Rights groups say at least 582 people were executed in Iran in 2022, the highest since 2015.
Two Syrians arrested in Germany on suspicion of helping to carry out execution by group linked to Al-Qaeda.
Middle East expert Dr. David Bukay opines that bringing terrorists to trial in Israel is a waste of money.
Hamas announces plans to carry out a series of public executions in Gaza.
Terror victim organization head demands ministers and AG support death penalty bill, urges that child murderers be 'the first in line.'
Likud MK David Biton supports the application of the death penalty for Jewish terrorists as well.
Executions up 31% in Iran in 2015, including four minors; worldwide death penalty rate at 25-year high.
Human Rights Watch slams yet 'another extra-judicial killing by forces linked to Hamas', after senior commander killed for 'spying'.
72-year-old put to death by lethal injection over 1979 robbery and murder.
Three of the men sentenced have already fled Gaza, while a 23-year-old man faces execution for 'espionage.'
Video shows execution of five men led by terrorist with British accent; UK foreign office says it is 'examining' the video.
Police questioning man suspected of shooting sheriff's deputy in back at gas station last night.
North Korea's Vice Premier has reportedly been executed by firing squad for voicing opposition to Kim Jong-un's forestry policies.
Hamas-run court in Gaza sentences man to death by hanging for 'collaborating with the occupation.'
R' Itzik Gonen, cousin of hiker murdered by terrorists - some on PA payroll, some previously released - demands 'justice come to light.'
Jihad-inspired woman executed for stabbing American to death in a mall bathroom stall and planting a bomb outside American doctor's home.
Yisrael Beytenu's Sharon Gal pushes for public pressure ahead of critical debate Sunday on his bill to execute terrorists.
Brutal terror regime releases new video showing victims murdered gruesomely, including being locked in car and shot by RPG.
Saudi Arabia brings beheading tally to 100 just halfway through the year; human rights groups decry unfair trials and brutal punishment.
Not Raqqa - Riyadh: Saudi government giving free training for aspiring executioners to carry out capital punishment under Sharia law.
Many Religious Zionists push for the implementation of the death penalty for convicted terrorists. Rabbi Dr. Jeffrey Woolf explains why.
Pakistan, Cameroon, UAE adopt capital punishment for terrorism, Kenya and Russia moving to do the same.
Egypt executes a supporter of the Muslim Brotherhood for a murder committed during riots in mid-2013.
Islamic State video shows four tribesmen, accused of collaborating with the government, being shot dead.
Japan's PM says the credibility of a video announcing the execution of a Japanese hostage by ISIS is "high".
Latest ISIS propaganda video shows execution of two alleged agents from Russian FSB spy agency - by a child no older than 10.
French President confirms the execution of Frenchman Herve Gourdel, says he will not be deterred by it.
The Soldiers of the Caliphate release a video showing execution of French hostage.
Islamic State video shows the execution of British aid worker David Haines in the same grisly manner as two American journalists.
All celebrations - including weddings - banned from the public eye out of 'solidarity' with families still reeling from war.
The United States voices concerns about the large number of executions in Iran, after an opposition activist is hanged.
Report finds execution up 15% last year due to Iran's heavy-handed killing, despite general trend against execution.
Iranian prisoner tries to fight off hangmen at public hanging, after last request to say goodbye to mother in audience denied.
Iranian court rules that Alireza M, who survived a previous hanging, will not undergo execution for a second time.
Syria has apparently put to death an officer who spoke to rebels, setting an example for others inclined to talking instead of shooting
Amnesty International report: Iran put to death more than twice as many people in 2011 as it did the year before.
Dr. Abe Gill of the organization 'We Value Life' says Israel should institute a death penalty for terrorists.
Five Saddam-era officials, including two of the late dictator's half-brothers, are slated for execution after being handed over to Iraqi officials
Human rights group say Iran is executing nearly two people per day, many in secret, to quell dissent.
Not for the first time, the IDF is considering the death penalty for blood-thirsty terrorists, this time for the murderers of the Fogels of Itamar.
Iranian human rights group reports that Iran executed an Israeli-born Jewish woman along with her Armenian Christian husband.
Deputy Minister Ayoub Kara says he will propose a bill that would mete death penalty to murderers of children.
Three alleged collaborators with Israel have been found guilty by a Gaza court; one was sentenced to death.
Selling land to Israel is a capital offense, a Palestinian Authority court in the Jerusalem area has ruled, overturning a lower court's verdict.
Hamas defies Abbas by bringing back the death penalty without Fatah's authorization. Two killed for allegedly assisting Israel.
After a family is slain in a revenge attack, MKs call to institute the death penalty for those who murder children.
The family of a teenager murdered in a savage terrorist axe attack calls to implement the death penalty. Killer given life sentence instead.