Israel seeks to cut benefits to families of Arab ‘attackers’

Israeli rights groups warn such legislation may be applied as collective punishment against Arab citizens

By Zain Khalil

JERUSALEM (AA) – The Israeli government on Sunday approved a proposal to withhold state-benefits for Arab families in Israel, whose members are accused of carrying out attacks.

The proposal was presented by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and Welfare Minister Meir Cohen, according to a statement by Bennett's office.

A panel committee is expected to convene within 60 days to formulate recommendations on the issue.

Israeli rights groups warn that such legislation may be applied as a collective punishment against Arab citizens of Israel.

Similar legislations in the past failed to be passed by the Knesset (Israel’s parliament).

At least 11 Israelis were killed in a spate of attacks carried out by Arab citizens in Israel last month.

*Writing by Ahmed Asmar

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