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25th Knesset · outgoing

Demolition of Terrorists' Homes Bill

Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק הריסת בתי מחבלים

TL;DRA bill allowing the Minister of Defense to order the demolition of the home of a terrorist or of a family member connected to terrorism, after a hearing and with a right of appeal.

Translated from Hebrew

What does the bill do?

The proposal provides that the Minister of Defense may order the demolition of a home in which a terrorist lives or previously lived, or the home of a family member who knew of the terrorist's terror plan and supported it. The demolition will be carried out if they found that there is a security, deterrent or punitive need. The law requires a hearing before the decision and allows an appeal to the Administrative Affairs Court within 48 hours. The provisions will apply in Israel and in the territories of Judea and Samaria, including the territories of the Palestinian Council.

Passed preliminary readingFirst plenum vote: March 19, 2025

The votes on this bill

Passed32 for · 6 against · 0 abstained · 82 did not vote
Source: the Knesset's vote record ↗

Coalition 68 seats

LikudFor 19 · Absent 13
ShasFor 2 · Absent 9
United Torah JudaismFor 2 · Absent 5
Religious ZionismFor 1 · Absent 5
Otzma YehuditFor 3 · Absent 4
NoamAbsent 1

Left the coalition 8 seats

Opposition 44 seats

Yesh AtidAbsent 24
Yisrael BeytenuFor 3 · Absent 3
Ra'amAgainst 1 · Absent 4
LaborAbsent 4

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