Death penalty News
The death penalty is a legal punishment involving the execution of a person for committing a serious crime.
Israel to Build Gallow Facility for Death Row Palestinians
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir announced the construction of a gallows facility for Palestinians sentenced to death. The facility will include observation booths for executions.
US Executes Three People in One Day
The United States carried out the death penalty for three convicted criminals on the same day. The executions were carried out by lethal injection.
Lebanon abolishes death penalty, first in Middle East
Lebanon's parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty. If approved by the cabinet, this would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment.
The death penalty is a legal punishment involving the execution of a person for committing a serious crime.