Last week, the Ra'am party presented draft legislation that would approve the connection of tens of thousands of illegally built homes in the Arab sector to the electricity grid. > 
According to @GLZRadio, the gov’t is seeking to make a deal with the Joint List: in return for the coalition passing the “Electricity Law” in the Knesset’s next session, the Joint List will either vote in favor of the state budget, or absent itself from the vote. >
This is not a new law; it was first passed in the 90s as a ‘temporary order’ for two years. It was extended on an annual basis, creating de facto approval of thousands of illegal construction projects in the Arab sector; but in 2007, the law was finally allowed to lapse. >
Ever since, Arab parties in the Knesset have been attempting to revive it, making no less than 10 attempts to pass this dangerous law – attempts which were blocked by the Zionist parties who made sure that the legislation did not pass. >
Passing the law would effectively award a prize to criminal activity. Ensuring that illegally built homes cannot be connected to the electricity grid is one of the most effective tools at the State’s disposal for discouraging such illegal construction. >
#Israel must not have 2 separate systems for justice & legal enforcement. While construction laws are rigorously enforced in Jewish sector, homes in Arab sector that have been slated for demolition are not only not demolished, but are connected to State infrastructure! >
We demand of Prime Minister @naftalibennett, Interior Minister @Ayelet__Shaked, Housing Minister @zeev_elkin, & Justice Minister @gidonsaar, that they issue a clear statement that this draft legislation is headed for the shredder!
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