capital punishment

Iran carries out mass hanging outside Tehran

29 prisoners were hanged, 26 of them in one prison, by the Islamic Republic, the first mass execution in Iran since 2009.

China, Iran and US:

Leading countries in death penalties

A record in number of death penalties around the world, since 2015 | Africa triples the number of death penalties.

Report:

Appeal of Iranian Jewish man sentenced to death rejected

Iranian court rejects appeal against execution of young Jewish man who killed a Muslim in self-defense after the Muslim man stabbed him.

Iranian Jew faces execution tomorrow for self-defense

An Iranian Jew has been sentenced to death by hanging for fatally wounding a Muslim who assaulted him two years ago.

Human Rights Organizations:

Iran executed more than 800 people in a single year

The number has grown with international attention on Gaza and the regime attempting to suppress protests against the country's religious laws.

Iran executes 'Israeli Mossad spy'

Iran says it executed alleged “Israeli spy” who was involved in releasing classified information.

Tree of Life shooter formally sentenced to death

US District Judge orders death by lethal injection for Robert Bowers, a day after a jury determined that capital punishment was appropriate.

Iran executes two men over 2022 attack on Shiite shrine

Iran publicly executes two men over October 2022 attack which was claimed by ISIS.

Rights groups report 75% surge in Iran executions last year

Rights groups say at least 582 people were executed in Iran in 2022, the highest since 2015.

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

Expert:

'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.

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'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 terrorists too’

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

Iranian execution 'spree' drives up world death penalty rate

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: Hamas sentences four to death for 'spying for Israel'

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

British-accented jihadi threatens UK in new ISIS execution 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 Texas Cop

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

North Korean Dictator Kills Vice Premier over Trees

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 Palestinian for 'Collaboration' with Israel

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

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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 Launched 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: Caged Drowning, Decapitation Necklaces

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, Beginners Welcome

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 Due to 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 Offensive

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

Japan: Video Showing ISIS Execution 'Highly Credible'

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

'Russian Spies' Executed by Child Soldier in Shocking ISIS Video

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.

Dramatic 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 in Botched Execution 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 Trying to Talk to 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's Half-Brothers to be Executed

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 Using Executions to Quell Dissent

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

IDF Mulls Death Penalty for Fogel Murderers

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.

Jewish Woman Executed in Iran

Iranian human rights group reports that Iran executed an Israeli-born Jewish woman along with her Armenian Christian husband.

Dep. Min. Kara: Death Penalty for 'Modern Barbarians'

Deputy Minister Ayoub Kara says he will propose a bill that would mete death penalty to murderers of children.

Hamas Court Sentences Accused Collaborator to Death

Three alleged collaborators with Israel have been found guilty by a Gaza court; one was sentenced to death.

PA Court: Death Penalty for Selling Land to Jews

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 Kills Two Gazans for Allegedly Assisting Israel

Hamas defies Abbas by bringing back the death penalty without Fatah's authorization. Two killed for allegedly assisting Israel.

Proposal: Death for Murderers who Kill Children

After a family is slain in a revenge attack, MKs call to institute the death penalty for those who murder children.

Call for Death Penalty Rejected

The family of a teenager murdered in a savage terrorist axe attack calls to implement the death penalty. Killer given life sentence instead.