Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has called on Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit to probe the legality of deporting families of terrorists from areas in Yehuda and Shomron to Hamas-controlled Gaza. The prime minister explains such a move would drastically reduce terrorist activities.

Mr. Netanyahu added that there have been terrorists in recent months who are encouraged by family members while some are viewed as “lone wolves”. He feels in cases when it is applicable, he would like to have family members of terrorists deported to Gaza towards deterring others from carrying out attacks.

Clearly Dr. Mandelblit will oppose the move, as he responded just days ago to a similar request from cabinet ministers. Perhaps the prime minister wishes to give the impression he wishes to crack down on terrorists, thereby permitting him to place the blame on the attorney general.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)