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Israel closes detention facility for African infiltrators

Israel closes Holot detention facility, releasing those who promise to leave the country ahead of mass-deportations.

Law on 'infiltrators' passes first reading

Knesset gives first approval to reducing illegal immigrants' time in holding facilities from 20 months to 12.

Third time's not the charm?

High Court Blocks Infiltrator Law for the Third Time

Despite Knesset watering down law on illegal infiltrators, High Court yet again interferes to prevent state action with temporary order.

Netanyahu Revives Infiltrator Law

Laws to hamper illegal immigration to be given another vote; amendments include wide-ranging changes to employment, detention policies.

Protest Erupts in Jerusalem Against Infiltrator Law Annulment

Southern Tel Aviv residents cry, 'bring back our neighborhoods now!' over government apathy to illegal immigration and crime.

AG Won't Allow Knesset to Override Court on Infiltrators Law

In a stormy Knesset debate, leftist MK implores working class residents to ignore nationalist incitement.

NGO Accuses Israel of 'Illegally' Expelling Illegal Immigrants

US-based HRW charges 'abuse, unlawful detention' despite Israeli laws, overwhelming evidence of job migration.

Number of Infiltrators Leaving Israel Skyrockets in August

Illegal immigrants leaving in August amid Gaza operation jumps to as many as the previous four months put together.

Prison Commander Fired For Mistakenly Freeing Terrorist

Commander of Ofer Prison transferred after terrorist mistakenly released mere hours after being arrested.