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The law has far reaching implications. Normal family life, equality and human dignity are denied. Adalah called the High Court's 2006 ruling a "violation of human rights and (failure) to provide a legal remedy (to) injured" Palestinian spouses and family members.
It upheld a "racist law that denies a person's fundamental constitutional rights on the basis of his or her national identity."
It went far beyond nationality, ethnicity, religion, and entry into Israel. It legitimized collective punishment. It's prohibited under international law. It also legitimized discrimination as policy. At the same time, it exposed Israel's undemocratic harshness.
Democracies grant equal rights to all citizens. Separate and unequal policies are prohibited. Judges ruling otherwise have no place on any court. Sitting on Israel's High one is a travesty of justice.
In his statement, Deputy Chief Justice Mishael Cheshin said:
Palestinians are "enemy nationals and as such constitute a risk group for the citizens and residents of Israel."
In his minority opinion, Chief Justice Aharon Barak disagreed, ruling:
"A democracy does not act this way. A democracy does not impose a sweeping prohibition and thus divide its citizens from their spouses and not allow them to
conduct family life."
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