Israel has unequivocally stated its refusal to allow the Chief Prosecutor of the Hague Criminal Court (ICC) entry into its territory, despite the prosecutor's expressed desire to do so. This decision comes in the aftermath of a recent Hamas attack that occurred over three weeks ago, which posed severe security challenges and resulted in significant loss of life for Israel.
Read more: Israel's Rejection Of ICC Judge Visit Sparks Debate On Hamas Investigations
Israel's Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Israel Katz, made a significant announcement during an address to the Minister of Justice, Yariv Levin, on Tuesday evening. Katz called for the immediate establishment of a special military court, drawing inspiration from a legal precedent in the United States. The purpose of this court would be to prosecute Hamas terrorists under an amended law initially designed for prosecuting Nazis and their associates, with the possibility of imposing the death penalty.
Read more: MK's Proposal For Special Military Court And Death Penalty For Hamas Terrorists:
The Israeli Ministry of the Interior is presently contemplating, pending a thorough legal examination, the potentiality of withdrawing citizenship from individuals who have been convicted of supporting terrorism. This consideration has arisen in the context of recent events, notably the apprehension of Maisa Abdelhadi, a resident of Nazareth, who openly endorsed the violent actions and kidnappings orchestrated by the terrorist organization Hamas. The Ministry's office, in response, issued a statement declaring, "What was is not what will be; we have ceased to be lenient."
Read more: Israeli Ministry Of Interior Weighs Citizenship Revocation For Terrorism Support
Following a heated debate between Israel's Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi and Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav Miara concerning the legislation to close the Al Jazeera channel and station in Israel, a significant development emerged on Wednesday morning. The two officials reached an agreement that has far-reaching implications for media regulations in the country.
Read more: Al Jazeera's Fate Under Israel's Media Closure Law: A Debate On National Security
The White House's condemnation of the Israeli government on Tuesday night reverberated through international headlines. The cause of this diplomatic tension? The demolition of two residential apartments located in the Beit Hanina neighborhood of East Jerusalem. These buildings, it was revealed, were constructed without the requisite permits and were owned by a Palestinian family.
Read more: White House Criticizes Israel For Demolishing Illegal Palestinian Buildings
