Israeli Supreme Court Suspends Law Blocking Citizenship for Terrorists' Relatives
The Israeli Supreme Court has temporarily halted a law preventing relatives of terrorists from gaining citizenship or residency, citing human rights concerns. The law, enacted in July 2025 and promoted by Knesset member Amit Halevi, was set to take effect on August 1 but will now be reviewed in November. Halevi condemned the suspension, warning it threatens Israeli security.
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- Israeli Supreme Court suspends law blocking citizenship for terrorists' relatives before enforcement.
- The law, enacted July 9, 2025, aimed to deny status to family members of convicted terrorists.
- Enforcement was set for August 1 but paused due to potential irreversible human rights harm.
- A broader court hearing on the law is scheduled for November.
- Knesset member Amit Halevi criticized the suspension as endangering Israeli citizens and deterrence.
- Halevi vowed to continue efforts to fully implement the law.
On the eve of the implementation of the "Shir Hajaj Law," the Israeli Supreme Court temporarily suspended a key provision that prevents relatives of terrorists from obtaining Israeli citizenship, residency permits, or visas through family reunification. The law, promoted by Knesset member Amit Halevi and enacted on July 9, 2025, aimed to enhance deterrence by denying legal status to family members of convicted terrorists or those involved in security offenses.
The Population and Immigration Authority and security agencies had prepared to enforce the law starting August 1, but Supreme Court Justice Daphne Barak-Erez issued an interim injunction a day before enforcement. The court cited concerns that applying the provision could cause irreversible harm to the human rights of the terrorists' relatives. This suspension means the absolute ban on granting status to these relatives will not take effect immediately, pending a broader hearing scheduled for November.
Knesset member Amit Halevi strongly criticized the court's decision, arguing it endangers Israeli citizens' security and undermines a critical deterrent tool. He emphasized that most convicted terrorists or their families gained status in Israel through family reunification with Palestinian Authority residents. Halevi called the ruling "a tragic and disconnected decision" that weakens Israel's protective measures and vowed to continue fighting for the law's full implementation.
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