Emergency Powers (Detention) Law (Amendment – Administrative Detention for Membership in a Terrorist Organization) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק סמכויות שעת חירום (מעצרים) (תיקון - מעצרים מינהליים בגין חברות בארגון טרור)
TL;DRThe proposal limits administrative detention of Israeli citizens only to members of terrorist organizations carrying out actions against the state.
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What does the bill do?
The proposal adds sections to the Emergency Powers (Detention) Law that prohibit the use of administrative detention powers against Israeli citizens, unless the Minister of Defense has determined there are reasonable grounds to believe the person is a member of a terrorist organization listed in the law's schedule. The Minister of Defense may add terrorist organizations to the schedule by order in coordination with the Minister of Justice and with the approval of the Constitution Committee, for a period not exceeding two years that may be extended. In an urgent case, the Minister of Defense may add an organization for an emergency period of only 14 days.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 64 seats
Left the coalition 8 seats
Opposition 48 seats
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