AMMAN —
Members of the Knesset, from both the coalition and
the opposition, are pushing forward a proposed law that would enable Israelis
injured or bereaved in
Palestinian armed operations to seek compensation
through lawsuits.
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Recently, the
Foreign Affairs and Security Committee in the
Knesset approved the proposed law, which is expected to have significant
economic implications for the Palestinian Authority, according to Haaretz.
The proposed law aims to provide an avenue for Israelis to
file damage suits against Palestinians who receive payment for carrying out
armed operations or attacks.
This includes the
Palestinian Authority, which is accused of
approving and encouraging such acts while compensating those responsible for
the destruction. The legislation also seeks to settle the issue of compensating
victims and remove barriers preventing civil damage suits against those
involved in financing terrorism.
‘Economic deterrence’Proponents of the proposed law argue that allowing such
lawsuits is an effective tool in combatting terrorism financing, as it targets
the resources of those involved in funding terrorism and creates economic
deterrence.
Elad Goren, the head of the Civil Department in the Coordination Unit of Government Activities in the Territories, highlights that
the Knesset’s decision on preserving the Palestinian Authority was made during
recent deliberations.
The proposed law poses a challenge to that decision. Goren
emphasizes the need to carefully consider compensating terrorism victims while
still implementing the Cabinet's resolution.
‘Transparent goal’Yitzhak Pindrus, a member of the
Knesset and one of the
proponents of the law, clarifies that their intention is transparent and solely
to compensate affected families using frozen funds held by Israel.
He denied any ulterior motives or an attempt to cause the
collapse of the Palestinian Authority indirectly.
Tamara Kolhora from the Consultation and Legislation
Department of the Israeli Ministry of Justice raises concerns that the current
version of the proposed law may not receive approval from the Supreme Court.
This is due to the absence of a maximum compensation amount.
Consequently, Knesset members have decided to add "the party that assisted
or incited the terrorist act" to address this concern.
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