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Can someone who gives a ‘haven’ to a minor child who has returned to Israel with one parent ,against the other parent’s consent, get into trouble with the police ?

By: דיאנה שאלתיאלPublished on: 30 May, 2022

Yes, a person who receives or hides away a minor under the age of 14, and knows that he was removed or detained by deception, force or temptation , is liable for up to 7 years’ imprisonment, according to the Israeli 1977 Penal Law.


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