Israel’s New Law Permits Deportation of Attackers’ Families Amid Ongoing Conflict
Jerusalem, Israel — In a significant legislative move, Israel’s parliament has adopted a controversial law enabling the deportation of family members of Palestinian attackers to the Gaza Strip or other areas for periods ranging from 7 to 20 years. The new statute, primarily backed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party and his right-wing coalition, was approved following a decisive 61-41 vote in the Knesset. This law targets Palestinian citizens of Israel and residents of annexed East Jerusalem, stipulating conditions where these individuals either knew of impending attacks or expressed support for such actions. The … Read more