Israel Extends Law Obstructing Israelis' Reunion With Palestinian Spouses

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JERUSALEM, April 14 (Xinhua) -- The Israeli Cabinet on Sunday extended by a year a controversial law, which bans Israeli citizens from living in or entering the state with their Palestinian spouses, local media reported.

The "Citizenship Law" prohibits Israeli citizens who marry Palestinians (or nationals from enemy states) from entering or living in Israel, deeming their partners as "security threat."

The law mainly affects Israeli Arabs, who constitute a fifth of the country's population of 8 million. Many Israeli Arabs marry Palestinians from the West Bank or the Gaza Strip.

Interior Minister Gideon Sa'ar proposed the extension to the cabinet, based on the opinion submitted by the Shin Bet Security Agency, citing the "volatility" and "security threat" posed by Palestinian partners, particularly those from the Gaza Strip.

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http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2013-04/15/c_132308156.htm

[geek tragedy]

1. No official racism there, nope, nt

[azurnoir]

2. well that's nothing that any other does nothing to see here move along or so we're told

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http://www.democraticunderground.com/113439695#post5