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Israel’s Court Strikes Down Ban on Red Cross Visits

6/30/2026

Center

Knesset Rejects Ban

Israel’s High Court of Justice declared the existing ban on International Red Cross visits to Palestinian detainees unlawful on June 3.
The Knesset rejected the bill to bar Red Cross representatives from Israeli detention centers by a 36-to-42 vote on Monday.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called the bill correct and blamed a boycott for its defeat.
Shas party backs blocking Red Cross visits but will vote after Law on Torah Study passes.

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Katz-Odeh Clash

Coalition Chairman Ofir Katz and Arab MK Ayman Odeh traded insults in a physical confrontation on the Knesset floor.
The Knesset rejected the bill barring International Committee of Red Cross from detention centers by a 36-to-42 vote on Monday.
Haredi parties support legislation but will not vote unless paired with draft-related bills on Wednesday.
Minister Itamar Ben Gvir confronted Arab MKs, with Tally Gotliv and Zvi Sukkot joining clash.

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Knesset Rejects Ban

Israel’s High Court of Justice declared the existing ban on International Red Cross visits to Palestinian detainees unlawful on June 3.
The Knesset rejected the bill to bar Red Cross representatives from Israeli detention centers by a 36-to-42 vote on Monday.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called the bill correct and blamed a boycott for its defeat.
Shas party backs blocking Red Cross visits but will vote after Law on Torah Study passes.

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