Israel Initiates Process to Revoke Citizenship of Terror Convict
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Interior Minister Gideon Sa'ar has initiated legal proceedings to revoke the Israeli citizenship of Ziad Mahmoud Aref Jabareen, who was convicted in 2004 of aiding the enemy and sentenced to 20 years. The decision follows Jabareen's past involvement in acquiring weapons for Palestinian police and transporting individuals for a suicide bombing plot. The minister cited Jabareen's conviction and receipt of funds from the Palestinian Authority as reasons for the revocation process.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Interior Minister Gideon Sa'ar is seeking to revoke the citizenship of Ziad Mahmoud Aref Jabareen.
- Jabareen was convicted in 2004 of aiding the enemy and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
- The conviction involved acquiring weapons and transporting individuals for a suicide attack.
- The minister cited Jabareen's receipt of funds from the Palestinian Authority.
- The process is based on a law allowing citizenship revocation for terror-related offenses.
Interior Minister Gideon Sa'ar has begun legal proceedings to revoke the Israeli citizenship of Ziad Mahmoud Aref Jabareen, a resident of Umm al-Fahm. Jabareen was previously convicted of aiding the enemy during wartime and is reportedly receiving funds from the Palestinian Authority.
Sa'ar has notified Jabareen of his intention to petition the Administrative Affairs Court for immediate revocation of his citizenship. This action is based on Section 11 of the 1952 Citizenship Law, which permits the cancellation of citizenship for individuals convicted of terrorist acts, serving prison time, and receiving funds linked to terrorism.
The decision stems from Jabareen's 2004 conviction, for which he received a 20-year prison sentence. Court documents reveal that in 2001, Jabareen acquired weapons and ammunition, knowingly selling them to Palestinian police officers affiliated with Fatah. In 2002, he transported two Jenin residents, one carrying a 10-kilogram explosive belt, knowing they intended to carry out a suicide attack against Israeli civilians near Karkur. He also provided them with guidance and assisted them in evading security forces.
The Ministry's announcement quoted Jabareen's sentencing, where the court emphasized his duty of allegiance to the state as a citizen and warned against individuals aiding the enemy in carrying out deadly terrorist attacks against innocents. Given the severity of the nationalistic crimes and the receipt of funds from the Palestinian Authority, Minister Sa'ar decided to advance the citizenship revocation.
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