Deportation of Terrorists' Families Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק גירוש משפחות מחבלים
TL;DRA bill allowing the Minister of Interior to deport family members of terrorists from Israel or to territories under its control, after a hearing.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The bill defines a "terrorist" as a person active in terror and a "family member" as parents, brothers and sisters. The minister may order the deportation of a family member if they have evidence that the family member knew of the terrorist's plan to carry out an act of terror and expressed support, sympathy or encouragement for the act. The decision will be made after a hearing for the family member. The explanatory notes state that the aim is to deter terrorists who fear punishment of their families.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 72 seats
Opposition 48 seats
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