Israel’s Security Cabinet voted Wednesday to approve a suggestion by Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan not to return to families bodies of terrorists killed during attacks.
“The family of the terrorist turns the funeral into a demonstration of support for terrorism, and incitement to murder. We must not allow it,” Erdan said.
“We must do everything possible to prevent the terrorist from receiving honors and ceremonies after having carried out an attack.”
Erdan also suggested burying such terrorists in IDF cemeteries on the far borders of Israel that have been set aside for this purpose.
Families often turn funerals for terrorist relatives into massive celebrations where the departed jihadist is honored as a hero.
The nation’s Security Cabinet also approved a host of other security measures late Tuesday night.
