Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, renewed the controversial “Citizenship and Entry into Israel” law, which sets severe limitations on Palestinians in the occupied Palestinian territory married to Israeli citizens, for the 14th year, as Palestinian members of parliament denounced the move as “racist” and a show of “apartheid” against Palestinian citizens of Israel.
The law was extended by a vote of 57 in favor and 16 against, according to a statement released by the Knesset.
The law applies to Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and the besieged Gaza Strip, and foreign nationals from Iran, Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq -- and can apply to other nationalities originating from countries the Israeli government deems a security threat, MA'AN News Agency reported on Wednesday.
However, the law has primarily affected Palestinian citizens of Israel, making up 20 percent of the Israeli population, who often marry Palestinians from the occupied West Bank.
Although the Israeli Supreme Court prevented the provision from being introduced as permanent legislation, the Israeli government has renewed the temporary security measure every year since 2004.
Source: MENA
GMT 14:16 2018 Tuesday ,27 November
Israeli settlers storm Al Aqsa compoundGMT 09:19 2018 Thursday ,25 October
Clashes break out following Israeli raids in West BankGMT 12:59 2018 Friday ,12 October
Palestinian prisoner dies in Israeli jailsGMT 10:37 2017 Thursday ,16 November
Israel detains 15 Palestinians from West Bank, QudsGMT 08:11 2017 Sunday ,22 October
Clashes between Palestinians, Israeli forcesMaintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Send your comments
Your comment as a visitor