Capital punishment: Which countries use the death penalty?

Israel is debating the approval of a death penalty bill that targets Palestinians. Although the number of countries carrying out executions is declining, the total number of executions is on the rise.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• Israel is debating the approval of a death penalty bill that targets Palestinians.
• Although the number of countries carrying out executions is declining, the total number of executions is on the rise.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• Israel is debating the approval of a death penalty bill that targets Palestinians. Although the number of countries carrying out executions is declining, the total number of executions is on the rise.
• Full context often emerges as officials, markets, or courts add updates.

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• Israel is debating the approval of a death penalty bill that targets Palestinians.
• Although the number of countries carrying out executions is declining, the total number of executions is on the rise.