According to Amnesty International’s report, over 1,500 people were executed in 2024, with Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia accounting for the majority of deaths. The death penalty was primarily used for drug-related and terrorism charges, with a total of 113 countries fully abolitionist and 145 having abolished the death penalty in law or practice. Despite the high number of executions, the report highlighted a global trend towards the abolition of the death penalty and emphasized the ineffectiveness and unlawfulness of using it for drug-related offenses or to silence critics of the state.
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Israel says it regrets deadly strike on Catholic Church in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed deep regret after an Israeli strike mistakenly hit the Holy Family Church in Gaza, resulting in three deaths and injuries, including the parish priest. The incident, which the IDF is investigating, drew criticism, with Pope Leo XIV urging for a ceasefire as the church served as a sanctuary for those fleeing violence. Want More Context? 🔎
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