Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz disclosed on Wednesday that the government will begin deporting Israeli nationals convicted of terror offenses who received “pay for slay” stipends from the Palestinian Authority.
The implementation of existing legislation is a “no-brainer” that “fits within international law,” one legal expert told The Press Service of Israel.
“I am leading a firm and clear policy – terrorists and supporters of terrorism who are residents and citizens of the State of Israel will not receive any reward for their actions,” Katz said during a press appearance at the Knesset with Interior Minister Moshe Arbel and Coalition Whip Ofir Katz.
“Anyone who chooses murder and hatred will be deported, their citizenship will be revoked, and they will pay the full price. We will continue to act with an iron fist and will not allow terrorists to sit here comfortably – we will pursue them from home and abroad,” the Defense Minister added.