How Israel used discriminatory laws to strip Palestinians of citizenship

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete February 12, 2026 at 04:13 PM

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In February 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed an order revoking the citizenship of two Palestinian citizens accused of attacks against Israeli civilians. This marks the first use of a 2023 Israeli law that facilitates the stripping of citizenship or residency from Palestinians convicted of "acts of terror." The two men, one released from prison in 2024 and the other currently serving an 18-year sentence, will be deported. Palestinian groups have condemned the move, stating the law is discriminatory and sets a dangerous precedent for targeting Palestinian detainees and prisoners. Netanyahu thanked a Knesset member for leading the law that allows for the deportation of these individuals.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs 30% Palestinian Prisoner’s Society (PPS) 30% Likud 40% Ofir Katz 40% Adalah – The Legal Center for Arab Minority Rights in Israel 40% Knesset 50% Palestinian Authority 60% Benjamin Netanyahu ×380% Israel ×790% Palestinians ×790%

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citizenship revocation 100% palestinian citizens 90% discriminatory laws 80% israel 80% deportation 70% 2023 law 60% netanyahu 60% palestinian authority 50% security-related offences 40%

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Very Negative

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90%

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Israel

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