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Israel passes law blocking Palestinian spouses' citizenship

The Knesset voted 45–15 to bar Palestinian spouses from the West Bank or Gaza from obtaining Israeli citizenship, replacing a temporary measure that expired last year. The law also restricts family reunification with spouses from Lebanon, Syria, and Iran.

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CrimeIsrael passes law blocking Palestinian spouses' citizenship

The Knesset voted 45–15 to bar Palestinian spouses from the West Bank or Gaza from obtaining Israeli citizenship, replacing a temporary measure that expired last year. The law also restricts family reunification with spouses from Lebanon, Syria, and Iran.

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