Israel abolished the death penalty for most potential offenses including murder in 1954 — a number of laws leftover from British rule under Mandatory Palestine. While crimes like treason, genocide, and crimes against humanity can qualify for a death penalty, the last time Israel used it for such purposes was the hanging of Adolf Eichmann in 1962. The last time a death sentence was sought was in 1988, but it was overturned in 1993.
Israeli prosecutors have not sought the death penalty since, even in the trial of Yigal Amir who assassinated prime minister of Israel Yitzhak Rabin in 1995.
Israel also didn’t seek death penalty charges in the trial of Yahya Sinwar, Hamas’ current leader, who the IDF arrested on murder charges for abducting and killing two Israelis and four Palestinians working with Israel on peace initiatives. Called the Butcher of Khan Younis by Palestinians, he is now one of the most recognizable prisoners Israel exchanged along with 1,027 other prisoners for the release of Gilad Shalit in 2011. While there was no question Sinwar committed the murders, Israel only sentenced him with life in prison. During his imprisonment, he took classes and learned Hebrew and law, among other subjects. He was also diagnosed with a brain tumor which was surgically removed to save his life. He then went on to mastermind October 7th.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/assassination-of-Yitzhak-Rabin
https://m.jpost.com/opinion/article-820018
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