Anyone who throws rocks at vehicles or people in Israel must serve at least three years in prison under a law approved by the Knesset. The law establishing mandatory minimum sentences for rock throwers passed on its second and third readings Nov 3. Under the law, there is no possibility for a suspended sentence, except in “extraordinary circumstances.”
Arab lawmakers spoke out against the law, with Jamal Zahalka of the Arab Joint List calling it the “fuel on the fire.” — jta