A Pentagon official revealed to Al Jazeera that the planned execution of former US Army Major Nidal Hasan, convicted of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting in Texas, will be broadcast live. Hasan will face execution by firing squad. This unprecedented move would make the execution public, allowing viewers to witness the proceedings in real time. The decision reflects ongoing debate surrounding capital punishment in the US military justice system. It aims to provide transparency in the execution process, though concerns have been raised about its potential impact. Details regarding logistics and security arrangements for the livestream are still being finalized. This would mark the first time a US military execution has been publicly broadcast.