How Israel used discriminatory laws to strip Palestinians of citizenship
Summary
Israel has revoked the citizenship of two Palestinians accused of attacks, using a new law that allows this action under certain circumstances. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued this order, causing concern among Palestinians who say the law is discriminatory. This is the first time Israel is using this 2023 law, which targets Palestinians convicted of terrorism-related acts.Key Facts
- Israel revoked the citizenship of two Palestinians this week.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu signed the order to deport these individuals from Israel.
- The 2023 law makes it easier to remove citizenship or residency for Palestinians involved in terrorism-related activities.
- This law applies to Palestinian citizens of Israel and those in East Jerusalem with Israeli residency.
- One of the individuals affected was released from prison in 2024 after serving 23 years, and the other is serving an 18-year sentence.
- Adalah and other groups call the law discriminatory and politically motivated.
- Palestinians fear this action sets a precedent for targeting thousands more.
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