Israel debates restricting citizenship based on Jewish ancestry

Israel's Ministerial Legislation Committee delayed a decision on a bill to cancel the Law of Return's "Grandparent Clause," which allows citizenship based on Jewish ancestry. The committee will revisit the proposal in a month. The bill, proposed by MK Avi Maoz, aims to restrict citizenship eligibility. The clause has allowed approximately 500,000 immigrants since 1970. The Knesset recess will likely delay the bill's progress. The "Grandparent Clause" has faced opposition from some religious factions. Supporters argue it upholds Israel's role as a refuge, particularly for those with Jewish heritage facing persecution.