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Israel’s Attorney General rejects ‘Nakba law’ that would sanction institutions

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Published: 17 August 2017

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Avichai Mendelblit's move means the 'cultural allegiance' bill initiated by Culture Minister Regev will not advance

Nakba law will not receive financial clout (Haaretz)
Authority to withdraw funding from cultural institutions for violating the “Nakba Law” will remain with the treasury and not be transferred to the Ministry for Culture (Aug 15)

Photo: Culture Minister Miri Regev (Mark Israel Sellem/Pool)

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Israeli bill seeks to impose sanctions on institutions marking Nakba (May 9, 2017)

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