Yesh Atid MKs have called for legal consequences after a letter said that PM Netanyahu should have been barred from any role in approving Yifat Ben Hay-Segev.
The compensation framework for businesses is among a series of broad measures advanced by the Finance Ministry to support businesses, employees, and nonprofit organizations impacted by the war.
The bill stipulates that a terrorist who intentionally kills a person as part of an act of terrorism will be sentenced to death, with the sentencing not requiring a unanimous verdict.
The move is intended to “strengthen resilience and support community relief efforts, reflecting a clear policy: the enemy evacuates, while Israel’s residents remain strong in their homes."
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s spokesperson, Ziv Agmon, denies that his comments were racist, calling them "ridiculous" as he is of Moroccan origin, and thus cannot be racist towards Moroccans.
Nearly four weeks into a war that has so far failed to achieve the toppling of Iran's clerical rulers, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly looking to stave off early elections.
The National Security Committee has been holding marathon discussions on the bill, which is expected to be brought for its final readings in the plenum next week.
The submission marks another step in one of Israel’s most unusual clemency proceedings, given that Netanyahu’s criminal trial is still ongoing.
"She didn’t know about this, and I haven’t spoken to her about it. After two weeks of seeing the Prime Minister, I believe that Mrs. Sara Netanyahu deserves it," said Guetta.
The Knesset passed the bill expanding the powers of religious courts, such as a rabbinical or Sharia court, in its second and third reading.
On stage, Netanyahu did not hold back in praising his hosts. “We are deeply grateful for the friendship and support of Prime Minister Orban and Hungary. We have no better friends in Europe,” he said.
