Capital Punishment

Germany arrests two Syrians for aiding Islamist execution

Two Syrians arrested in Germany on suspicion of helping to carry out execution by group linked to Al-Qaeda.

Post-Pittsburgh: Capital punishment, and Jews with guns

'We don't need death penalty, we need to eliminate terrorists'

Middle East expert Dr. David Bukay opines that bringing terrorists to trial in Israel is a waste of money.

Hamas planning public executions of criminals

Hamas announces plans to carry out a series of public executions in Gaza.

'The blood of a Jewish child must be avenged'

Terror victim organization head demands ministers and AG support death penalty bill, urges that child murderers be 'the first in line.'

Coalition chair: ‘Death penalty for Jewish terror’

Likud MK David Biton supports the application of the death penalty for Jewish terrorists as well.

Iran helps spike rate of worldwide executions

Executions up 31% in Iran in 2015, including four minors; worldwide death penalty rate at 25-year high.

HRW condemns Hamas execution of one of its own men

Human Rights Watch slams yet 'another extra-judicial killing by forces linked to Hamas', after senior commander killed for 'spying'.

Georgia man executed after 36 years on death row

72-year-old put to death by lethal injection over 1979 robbery and murder.

Gaza court sentences 4 'Israeli spies' to death

Three of the men sentenced have already fled Gaza, while a 23-year-old man faces execution for 'espionage.'

British jihadi threatens UK in new ISIS video

Video shows execution of five men led by terrorist with British accent; UK foreign office says it is 'examining' the video.

Man Arrested for 'Execution-Style' Murder of Cop

Police questioning man suspected of shooting sheriff's deputy in back at gas station last night.

North Korean Dictator Executes Vice Premier

North Korea's Vice Premier has reportedly been executed by firing squad for voicing opposition to Kim Jong-un's forestry policies.

Hamas to Execute Man for 'Collaboration'

Hamas-run court in Gaza sentences man to death by hanging for 'collaborating with the occupation.'

Family of Murdered Hiker Demands Death Penalty

R' Itzik Gonen, cousin of hiker murdered by terrorists - some on PA payroll, some previously released - demands 'justice come to light.'

UAE Executes Murderer of US School Teacher

Jihad-inspired woman executed for stabbing American to death in a mall bathroom stall and planting a bomb outside American doctor's home.

Online Campaign for Terrorist Death Penalty Law

Yisrael Beytenu's Sharon Gal pushes for public pressure ahead of critical debate Sunday on his bill to execute terrorists.

New ISIS Low: Cage Drowning, Decapitation Necklace

Brutal terror regime releases new video showing victims murdered gruesomely, including being locked in car and shot by RPG.

Saudi Beheading Streak Already Surpasses Last Year

Saudi Arabia brings beheading tally to 100 just halfway through the year; human rights groups decry unfair trials and brutal punishment.

Saudi Arabia Looks for New Executioners

Not Raqqa - Riyadh: Saudi government giving free training for aspiring executioners to carry out capital punishment under Sharia law.

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 Terror

Pakistan, Cameroon, UAE adopt capital punishment for terrorism, Kenya and Russia moving to do the same.

Egypt Executes Muslim Brotherhood Supporter

Egypt executes a supporter of the Muslim Brotherhood for a murder committed during riots in mid-2013.

ISIS Executes Sunni Tribesmen Ahead of Tikrit Op.

Islamic State video shows four tribesmen, accused of collaborating with the government, being shot dead.

Japan: Video Showing Execution 'Highly Credible'

Japan's PM says the credibility of a video announcing the execution of a Japanese hostage by ISIS is "high".

ISIS Uses Young Child to Execute 'Russian Spies'

Latest ISIS propaganda video shows execution of two alleged agents from Russian FSB spy agency - by a child no older than 10.

Hollande Confirms Execution of Hostage in Algeria

French President confirms the execution of Frenchman Herve Gourdel, says he will not be deterred by it.

Algerian IS Affiliate Decapitates French Hostage

The Soldiers of the Caliphate release a video showing execution of French hostage.

Islamic State Beheads British Aid Worker

Islamic State video shows the execution of British aid worker David Haines in the same grisly manner as two American journalists.

Hamas Bans Public Celebrations in Gaza

All celebrations - including weddings - banned from the public eye out of 'solidarity' with families still reeling from war.

U.S. Voices Concerns Over Iran Executions

The United States voices concerns about the large number of executions in Iran, after an opposition activist is hanged.

Iran Behind 2013 Global Death Penalty Increase

Report finds execution up 15% last year due to Iran's heavy-handed killing, despite general trend against execution.

Video of Iranian's Desperate Struggle At Gallows

Iranian prisoner tries to fight off hangmen at public hanging, after last request to say goodbye to mother in audience denied.

Iranian Man on Death Row Will Not be 'Re-Hanged'

Iranian court rules that Alireza M, who survived a previous hanging, will not undergo execution for a second time.

Syria's 'Good Officer' Dead After Chat With Rebels

Syria has apparently put to death an officer who spoke to rebels, setting an example for others inclined to talking instead of shooting

Report: Iran Executed Twice As Many People in 2011

Amnesty International report: Iran put to death more than twice as many people in 2011 as it did the year before.

'We Value Life' Calls for Death Penalty

Dr. Abe Gill of the organization 'We Value Life' says Israel should institute a death penalty for terrorists.

Saddam Era Officials Handed Over

Five Saddam-era officials, including two of the late dictator's half-brothers, are slated for execution after being handed over to Iraqi officials

Iran Executing Dissidents Daily

Human rights group say Iran is executing nearly two people per day, many in secret, to quell dissent.

IDF Mulls Death Penalty Request

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.