Published 2 years ago

US condemns Iraq over law that makes normalising ties with Israel a crime

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Bill criminalizes contact between Iraqi citizens and Israelis on pain of death. Those found guilty of breaching the law would face execution or lifelong imprisonment. US State Department reiterated its support for Israel and urged other countries in the region to forge peace agreements with the Jewish state. Four Arab nations have arrived at peace deals with Israel during the last two years.

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Middle East Monitor

Hamas hails Iraq for criminalising normalisation with Israel

Hamas yesterday praised the Iraqi parliament after it passed a law criminalising normalisation with Israel. The Palestinian faction told Quds Press that Iraq's move reflected the 'authenticity of...

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The National

US condemns Iraq over law that makes normalising ties with Israel a crime

State Department says it jeopardises freedom of expression and promotes anti-Semitism

2 years ago

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The Algemeiner

US Condemns Iraqi Law Criminalizing Contact With Israel

State Department spokesman Ned Price. Photo: Andrew Harnik/Pool/Reuters The United States has strongly condemned the passage of new legislation in …

2 years ago·New York, United States

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Statecraft

Iraq Passes Law Making Ties With Israel Punishable by Death

The Iraqi parliament on Thursday voted in favour of legislation that bans the normalisation of ties with Israel and punishes anyone for maintaining any sort of relations or

2 years ago

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