Israel Passes Laws on Terrorism and Teacher Dismissal

Israel's parliament has passed controversial legislation allowing for the deportation of relatives of individuals accused of terrorism, with potential expulsion to the Gaza Strip. This law, supported by Prime Minister Netanyahu's Likud party and far-right allies, authorizes the interior minister to deport family members who knew of attacks or expressed support for terrorism. Critics, including legal experts, argue the law may be unconstitutional and expect it to be challenged in Israeli courts. Additionally, another new law permits the Education Ministry to dismiss teachers who publicly support acts of terrorism, primarily targeting Arab schools in East Jerusalem. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir supports both laws, asserting they are vital in fighting terrorism. These moves have drawn criticism from human rights advocates who see them as a crackdown on Palestinian rights.