Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz revoked Oct. 16 the permits to work in Israel of 164 Palestinians who are related to suspected members of the West Bank Palestinian militant Lion’s Den group. According to Israeli assessments, the Nablus-based group, comprised of some 40 members, is responsible for the surge in recent weeks in shooting attacks against Israelis. The group itself has taken responsibility for several attacks.
Over the past year, some 2,500 work permits have been revoked from family members of those involved in terror attacks against Israeli nationals in the West Bank and in Israel.
