Liberman freezes establishment of military parole board for terror convicts

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman announces he will freeze the establishment of an IDF parole board for Palestinians given life sentences by West Bank military courts.

A statement from Liberman’s office says he will hold a “comprehensive discussion” on the matter with the IDF, top military prosecutor and the legal adviser for the defense establishment.

Earlier today, Liberman vowed to block the early release of convicted Palestinian terrorists after the Yedioth Ahronoth daily reported the IDF would soon publicize details of an order to set up the parole board, which would require a change in the law.

Liberman’s opposition to shortening the sentences of Palestinians serving life sentences for terror charges was later echoed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.