Israel may charge the parents of some minors who take part in violent right-wing protests. Under new legislation being considered by the Justice Ministry, parents could be sued for thousands of dollars in damages if their children block highways as part of efforts to stop Israel’s looming withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and northern West Bank, legal sources said Wednesday.
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