The Youth Act, which would allow authorities to arrest minors convicted of serious crimes such as murder, attempted murder or manslaughter even if they are under 14 years old, was approved Tuesday night, the statement said.
The severity of the attacks in recent months “requires a more aggressive approach, especially against minors,” the same source said.
Israeli human rights group B’Tselem criticizes the bill and Israel’s treatment of young Palestinians, explaining that “instead of Israel sending children to prison, it would be better to send them to school where they could grow up with dignity and freedom rather than under occupation “
“Detaining minors denies them the opportunity for a better future,” the group says.
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