Israeli lawmakers approved a law on Thursday, November 8, that allows the government to expel family members of Israeli citizens who have committed 'terrorist acts.' Out of 120 members of the Israeli parliament (Knesset), 61 voted in favor while 41 opposed it. According to this controversial law, proposed by Hanokh Milwidsky, a member of the Likud party, the Israeli Minister of Interior will have the authority to expel first-degree relatives of individuals convicted of terrorist acts if they were aware of the act and did not report it to the police or if they praised and encouraged it. This law pertains to Israeli citizens who will retain their citizenship even after being expelled from Israel. Under this law, the Minister of Interior must hold a hearing after receiving information about a person suspected of committing a terrorist act, allowing the individual to defend themselves. The Minister will then have 14 days to make a decision and, if necessary, sign an expulsion order for the suspect to Gaza or another location. The duration of expulsion for a suspect, if they are an Israeli citizen, will be between 7 to 15 years, and if they are a permanent resident of Israel, it will be between 10 to 20 years. Meanwhile, both the Ministry of Justice and the Israeli Attorney General's office have expressed concerns about this law.
Approval of Law to Expel 'Families of Terrorist Citizens' in Israel
Israeli lawmakers passed a law allowing the expulsion of family members of citizens involved in terrorism. The law, proposed by Hanokh Milwidsky, has raised concerns from legal authorities. This development highlights the Israeli government's stance on national security and its implications for civil rights.
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📰 What Happened
The Israeli parliament passed a law allowing the expulsion of family members of Israeli citizens involved in terrorism. The law grants the Interior Minister the power to expel these individuals if they were aware of or supported the acts.
- The law was passed with 61 votes in favor and 41 against.
- The expulsion can last between 7 to 20 years depending on citizenship status.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
This law reflects Israel's stringent measures against terrorism, amidst ongoing conflict with Palestinian groups.
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