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Terrorist prisoners to receive Red Cross visits advocated by National Security Council

Security Council to Table Plan for Approving Red Cross Access to Non-Hamas Terrorist Detainees Tonight at Security Meeting

Terrorists to Receive Prison Visits by International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) at Request...
Terrorists to Receive Prison Visits by International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) at Request of National Security Council (NSC)

Terrorist prisoners to receive Red Cross visits advocated by National Security Council

In a dramatic turn of events, the National Security Council, led by Tzachi Hanegbi, is set to propose a decision tonight to the Political-Security Cabinet. This proposal, if approved, would allow the Red Cross to conduct visits to terrorists from various organizations, excluding Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

The move has sparked controversy, with several high-profile figures expressing opposition. The National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israel Prison Service, and intelligence agencies have voiced their concerns, arguing that the measure poses a threat to the state's security and reduces leverage against the enemy.

Critics argue that the proposal is absurd, given that hostages in Gaza do not receive Red Cross visits. They believe that such visits could potentially benefit arch-terrorist Marwan Barghouti, if the proposal is approved by the cabinet.

The proposal follows a petition submitted to the Supreme Court by the Association for Civil Rights in Israel. However, the search results do not provide information on who submitted the initial petition that led to the approval of Red Cross visits to terrorists by the National Security Council.

As the Political-Security Cabinet prepares to make a decision, the debate continues, with both sides presenting their arguments and concerns. The outcome of this proposal could have significant implications for Israel's security and its relationship with various organizations.

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