Israeli Government Moves Authority Over Terrorist Family Expulsions to Prime Minister Netanyahu
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By אמיר אטינגר, נטעאל בנדל
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 26, 2026
What happened
Israel plans to transfer authority over expelling terrorist family members to Prime Minister Netanyahu after nearly two years of non-implementation due to legal opposition and ministerial vacancies. The law, passed in 2024, has never been enforced amid procedural and political challenges, sparking criticism from coalition members who demand judicial reforms. The move requires Knesset approval and aims to overcome current enforcement paralysis.
- 01Israel will transfer authority over terrorist family expulsions to Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- 02The law passed in 2024 has not been enforced due to legal and ministerial obstacles.
- 03Former Interior Minister Moshe Arbel issued expulsion notices but faced legal pushback.
- 04Shin Bet criticized lack of coordination in the expulsion process.
- 05Coalition members blame legal advisors and call for judicial reforms.
- 06No official currently authorized to approve expulsions after July 2025 government changes.
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