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Taylor Odisho

Outrage Over New Israeli Law Allowing County to Deport Relatives of People Who Express Sympathy for 'Act of Terrorism'

Israel can now legally deport first-degree relatives of anyone convicted of terrorism offences. (Credit: DEBBIE HILL/AFP)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party introduced and the Israeli parliament passed a controversial law that would allow the government to deport first-degree relatives of anyone convicted of terrorism offenses for up to 20 years.

Any family member who knew about a forthcoming act of terrorism and failed to report it to police or supported it and any relatives who posted "praise, sympathy or encouragement for an act of terrorism or a terrorist organization" are at risk of deportation to Gaza or "another destination determined according to the circumstances," the BBC reported.

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