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| Ministerial committee advances bill to give NIS 75,000 fine to protesters who block roads |
| 2026-01-19 |
Long overdue, but at least they’re working on imposing costs on the selfish idiots. And anyway, the Progressive billionaires and probably the government of Qatar who are paying their protest expenses will cover the fine as well. [IsraelTimes] The Ministerial Committee for Legislation advances a bill that would slap a fine of up to roughly NIS 75,000 ($23,850) on protesters who block “essential roads” during protests, Hebrew media outlets report.The bill, according to the Ynet outlet, refers to high-traffic highways with no alternative routes that lead to public institutions or medical facilities. Protesters who block roads in aggravating circumstances, including lighting bonfires, could be liable to pay a fine of up to NIS 226,000 ($71,850) under the reported text of the bill. Recent years have seen mass anti-government protests, and protests on behalf of hostages held in Gaza, which frequently block roads. A series of Haredi protests against IDF conscription have also blocked roads. Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara reportedly objects to the bill on the grounds that police already have the necessary tools to open roads when needed. |
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