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What are the consequences of Israel’s death penalty law for Palestinians?
Israel has become the first country to vote in favour of capital punishment in the 21st century.
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Israel advances bill mandating death penalty for Palestinian ‘terrorists’
The Israeli parliament has advanced an amendment proposing the death penalty for convicted Palestinian ‘terrorists’.
Published On 11 Nov 2025
Israel parliament passes first reading of death penalty for ‘terrorism’ law
Critics say the bill would apply only to Palestinians who kill Jews, not the other way around.
US man executed with nitrogen gas for 1993 murder
Anthony Boyd, 54, earlier lost his appeal to be executed by firing squad by the state of Alabama.
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US court grants stay of execution for Robert Roberson in ‘shaken baby’ case
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals agreed to reopen Roberson’s habeas petition but did not approve a new trial.
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Ted Cruz blames Nigeria for ‘mass murder’ of Christians: What’s the truth?
Nigeria is suffering complex security crises, but Republicans in US are eager to paint them as purely religious.
