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December 12, 2006
Ka-Ching
Israel has just turned itself into a cash machine for terrorists.
In July 2005, the Knesset voted to amend an existing law and enable the Defense Minister to decree parts of Judea and Samaria as "conflict areas" - areas where the IDF is forced to take military action against terrorists. This categorization prevented Arabs in those areas who were hurt physically or monetarily by IDF activities from suing the State for damages.
Shortly afterwards, nine left-wing civil-rights groups, including Adallah and the Society for Civil Rights, filed a petition in the Supreme Court against the amendment. They claimed it violated basic tenets of humanitarian and international law, and that it impaired basic rights, in violation of the Basic Law dealing with Human Dignity and Freedom.
The Supreme Court's ruling, handed down today, left intact the fact that Arabs hurt in anti-terror activities may not apply for damages. However, it nullified the blanket assertion that all IDF activity in a given place automatically renders such activity "anti-terrorist." The Defense Minister may no longer categorize certain areas as "conflict areas" in which damage to Arab property or persons need not be compensated.
Instead, such Arabs may now apply for damages.
If nothing else, the litigation itself is liable to bankrupt the country, considering that everything that happens to arabs is blamed on Israel:
MK Benny Elon (National Union) responded sharply: "Israel has always been responsible for damages caused in non-war activities, such as car accidents and the like. But now, the Court has changed the concept of war activities and reduced their scope."
That's right Benny, the evil Joos are responsible for everything, including injuries on a playground swing set.
The insanity of the left is destroying Israel faster than the Katyushas and Qassams, already, the vultures are circling.
Posted by LindaSoG at December 12, 2006 01:27 PM
Comments
if israel doesn't end the tyranny of the judically activist court, there won't be an israel
there's no anti-israel proposal chief justice barak doesn't endorse at this point
Posted by: sultan knish at December 13, 2006 06:07 PM