Nazism and racism outlawed in Israel

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New law approved by Knesset maintains supporting, advocating Nazism or racism or holding such rallies to be considered a criminal offense. ‘Israel never instated such legislation, because never did it think it necessary,’ says bill's initiator, MK Gafni

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3511212,00.html

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"Neo-Nazism have been outlawed in Israel . The Knesset on Monday approved in a second and third reading a new bill stating that holding Neo-Nazi rallies in Israel is to be considered a criminal offense.

According to the newly instated law, advocating, supporting, or rallying for either Nazi or racist principles will now be deemed illegal in Israel.

The newly approved bill was first proposed by MK Moshe Gafni (United Torah Judaism). Gafni had initially wanted to include only Nazi ideology in the bill, but later expanded it to include all and any racist principles.

"Israel never outlawed Nazi rallies, because no one in their darkest, wildest dreams imagined that this would be a necessary course of action," said Gafni.

"Lately, however, we have seen a surge in such Neo-Nazi gatherings, and so this legislation became necessary," said Gafni."