The Attorney General of Israel states that the government cannot exile the families of Palestinian suicide bombers from Palestinian territories to other countries. However, Reuters reports that Elyakim Rubinstein, the Attorney General, has not yet decided whether the exile of these families from the West Bank to Gaza is also illegal. The West Bank has been the source of the majority of suicide bombings in Israel, but Gaza is separated from Israel by a high wall, making infiltration from there into Israel difficult. The Israeli cabinet initially proposed such a measure in response to recent suicide bombings that resulted in the deaths of over 20 Israelis. The cabinet had requested a legal review of the matter before a complete examination. No explanation has yet been provided regarding the Attorney General's decision today. Opponents of exile, including Palestinians, human rights groups, and some Israeli officials, argue that exiling families is contrary to international law, which prohibits the exile of civilians from occupied territories to other countries.
Israeli Attorney General: Government Cannot Exile Families of Suicide Bombers - 2002-06-27
The Israeli Attorney General has declared that the government cannot exile the families of Palestinian suicide bombers. This decision follows a proposal by the Israeli cabinet in response to recent bombings that killed over 20 Israelis. The legality of exiling families from the West Bank to Gaza remains uncertain.
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📰 What Happened
The Israeli Attorney General ruled that the government cannot legally exile the families of Palestinian suicide bombers. The legality of moving these families from the West Bank to Gaza remains under review.
- Recent suicide bombings in Israel resulted in over 20 deaths.
- Opponents argue that exiling families violates international law.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has involved numerous violent incidents, including suicide bombings, leading to controversial government responses. Exiling families is a contentious issue that raises questions about collective punishment and human rights.
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