How Israel used discriminatory laws to strip Palestinians of citizenship

Al Jazeera Human RightsNews ReportEN 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.

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Human Rights

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Mixed Tone

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Key Claims (5)

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One man was released from prison in 2024 after 23 years, the other is serving 18 years from a 2016 conviction.

factual — Adalah – The Legal Center for Arab Minority Rights in Israel100% confidence

The 2023 law makes it easier to strip citizenship from Palestinians jailed for 'acts of terror'.

factual — Article100% confidence

This is the first time a 2023 law is used to physically deport Palestinians from Israel.

factual — Article100% confidence

Netanyahu signed an order revoking the citizenship of two Palestinians accused of attacks, who will be deported.

factual — Article100% confidence

The decision is based on a discriminatory law passed by the Israeli parliament in February 2023.

quote — The Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society (PPS)90% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

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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%

Keywords

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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Al Jazeera

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90%

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Israel

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