Speaking with Galei Tzahal (Army Radio) on Tuesday, 11 Shevat, former Minister of Justice Daniel Friedman stated with confidence he is certain Israel’s High Court of Justice will overturn the Regulation Law which will legalize some 4,000 homes throughout Yehuda and Shomron.

According to Friedman, the court will overturn the law due to issues pertaining to private property rights. He also expressed fears regarding International Criminal Court in The Hague, which is monitoring events in Israel. He warns that while it is not The Hague court’s case, the fact that it has involved itself in the matter spells trouble for -born 22-year-old Ben Hassin was imprisoned in an Arab country with which Israel does not maintain diplomatic relations. Amid efforts to save him was a fundraiser by Zaka to raise the $120,000 ransom, the pidyon shvuyim money.

Zaka reported to reach the sum and immediately halted fundraising efforts on behalf of Ben Hassin. However, as times passes, Zaka is yet to find a responsible agency to accept the money, one that guarantee Ben’s release.

An American attorney involved in the case was of course working with Zaka, but to date, without success regarding Zaka’s desire to get the ransom money to the correct address to obtain Hassin’s freedom. Hence, it has been decided if Zaka cannot find a responsible legal agency to accept the money, it will be returned to donors.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)