Knesset passes law limiting employment of Palestinian university graduates

The Israeli Knesset has passed a law banning the employment of individuals with academic degrees from Palestinian higher education institutions in Israel’s education system. Proposed by Knesset member Amit Halevi, the law was approved with 31 votes in favor and 10 against, creating legal barriers that exclude Palestinian graduates from teaching roles despite meeting other qualifications. Transitional provisions allow exemptions for current educators and those with partial degrees prior to the law’s enactment. This move is viewed as targeting Palestinian academics in the 1948 territories.

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