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Israel Enacts Death Penalty for Convictions in Terrorist Killings Targeting State's Existence, Effective May 1, 2026
Israel's new law mandating the death penalty for certain terrorist acts came into force on May 1, 2026, following its passage in the Knesset. The measure applies to convictions involving intentional killings aimed at negating the state's existence, with executions by hanging required within 90 days of a final verdict. The law targets actions against the State of Israel.
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Israel’s Death Penalty for Terrorists Law took effect on May 1, 2026, mandating capital punishment for specific crimes, @MarioNawfal reported. The law passed the Knesset on March 30, 2026, establishing the death penalty for anyone convicted of intentionally causing the death of a person with the specific aim of negating the existence of the State of Israel.
Executions under the law are to be carried out by hanging, according to the details provided.
Such executions must occur within 90 days of a final, non-appealable verdict. The law applies to convictions related to actions against the State of Israel, focusing on threats to its existence.
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