Counter-Terrorism Law (Amendment – Non-Return of Terrorists' Bodies) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק המאבק בטרור (תיקון - אי-החזרת גופות מחבלים)
TL;DRThe proposal states that the body of someone killed while carrying out an act of terrorism will not be returned to their family, but will be buried in a cemetery for enemy dead, unless the Prime Minister orders otherwise for special reasons.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The proposal adds a section to the Counter-Terrorism Law stating that the body of a perpetrator of terrorism who was killed while carrying out the act will be buried in a cemetery designated for this purpose, and will not be returned to their family members. The Prime Minister may order the return of the body to the family only for special reasons, in consultation with the Minister of Defense and the Minister of Health. The proposal is supported by the argument that burial ceremonies of terrorists become a forum for displaying support for terrorism and calling for further attacks.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 72 seats
Opposition 48 seats
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