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Knesset passes sweeping anti-terror reforms into law
[IsraelTimes] New legislation mandates 3-5 year prison terms for supporters of terrorism, up to 15 years to anyone who aids attackersThe Knesset on Wednesday passed a series of sweeping anti-terror reforms that for the first time enshrine into law penalties for terror attacks. The far-reaching bill passed with 57 politicians in favor and 16 opposed. The legislation, lauded by backers for enabling Israel to effectively confront terrorism but lambasted by opponents as a setback for civil rights, puts an end to years of deliberation -- including 30 Knesset committee meetings stretching over three different governments. It merges two private member bills and three government-sponsored bills and will replace all previous anti-terror laws and regulations, including those from the pre-state British Mandate era. Posted by: trailing wife 2016-06-16 |
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