Smotrich Urges Netanyahu, Katz to Defy High Court on Palestinian Returns
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz to defy a High Court of Justice order. The court requested details on allowing Palestinian residents to return to Jenin and Tulkarm refugee camps. Smotrich argued this would endanger Israel's security by allowing terrorist infrastructure to be rebuilt. The state must respond to the court by November 23, 2026, though the court did not order an immediate return.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Finance Minister Smotrich urged PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz to defy a High Court order.
- The High Court requested details on Palestinian residents returning to Jenin and Tulkarm camps.
- Smotrich warned of rebuilt terrorist infrastructure if residents return to the camps.
- The state must submit a response to the court by November 23, 2026.
- The court did not order an immediate return or IDF withdrawal from the camps.
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