Interior Minister Moves to Revoke Citizenship of Ziad Jabarin from Umm al-Fahm

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Interior Minister Gideon Sa'ar has initiated proceedings to revoke the citizenship of Ziad Jabarin, a resident of Umm al-Fahm. Jabarin was convicted of aiding a suicide bombing and sentenced to 20 years in prison, with a 20-year prison term imposed on him in 2004. The proceedings were opened one day after Sa'ar's appointment to the post.

Jabarin drove a bomber wearing a 10 kg explosive belt on his way to an attack in Karkur. Sa'ar notified Ziad Mahmoud Arif Jabarin that he intends to revoke his citizenship, citing among other things the transport of the bombers.

The decision was also made against the background of receiving funds from the Palestinian Authority. According to the Interior Ministry, Jabarin receives funds from the Authority in Ramallah.