Legal Counsel Blocks Deportation of Terrorists' Families Despite New Law

Despite the Israeli Knesset passing a law permitting the deportation of terrorists' families, the Attorney General's legal counsel has prevented its implementation. Channel 14 obtained information revealing approximately 150 requests under review concerning relatives of terrorists who have publicly supported or praised the actions of their family members.

Among the cases examined are families of terrorists involved in deadly attacks, including Musbah Abu Sabih, responsible for a 2017 Jerusalem attack that killed police officer Yossi Kirma and Levana Malkhi. One of his sisters expressed admiration for Ismail Haniyeh, while another condemned the police officers she accused of killing her brother. Another case involves the family of the terrorist who carried out the Hadera attack, killing Border Police officers Yazan Fallah and Shirel Abu Kart; his sister reportedly called him a "heroic martyr."

Support was also noted within the family of Walid Daka, who kidnapped and murdered soldier Moshe Tamam. His wife reportedly praised the October 7 attacks and militants such as Yahya Sinwar, alongside honoring her husband. Additionally, families of terrorists involved in the 2017 Al-Aqsa Mosque attack, which killed Israeli officers Ilai Stawi and Kamil Shnaan, have posted messages glorifying their deeds and encouraging others to follow their path in defending Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Despite public interest and appeals from the human rights organization B'Tselem, the police have refused to disclose the names of these families. The legal counsel's obstruction has effectively stalled the law's enforcement, raising concerns about accountability and justice for victims' families.