“Not sure the issue of the death penalty is all that important in combatting terror in Israel.”
Ok, then, let the world and the thinking terrorist families consider Israel “compassionate” for giving terrorists the “human right” to 72 virgins soon after sentencing.
The death penalty does need to be allowed; it’s not now, except for that one exception that occurred in the case of Adolf Eichmann.
Different country, not really my business whether they have a death penalty for simple murder. However Israel seems to handle terrorism better than most if not all countries, given their size and the number of their enemies. And I doubt it would be much of an additional disincentive to killers intent on suicide. On the other hand, destroying families homes if they’ve been of assistance or had knowledge is an excellent idea, condemned by the left worldwide. One which seems to be effective.