Killing a Neutralized Terrorist

Is one permitted to kill a terrorist if he has been neutralized and no longer poses a threat? Is the terrorist still considered a Rodeif?

Based on the popular book Headlines: Halachic Debates of Current Events by Dovid Lichtenstein, this sourcesheet was adapted for teens by Aryeh Kaminetsky. Formatted and edited by Rachel First. Includes the tzuras hadaf for the quoted Gemaras.


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