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New bill seeks to ban foreign payments to officials

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Yisrael Beytenu MKs have submitted a bill to the Knesset proposing a ban on receiving compensation from foreign countries for state employees and elected officials. The violation of this law could result in up to ten years in prison. The bill aims to address concerns of Israeli individuals acting in favor of foreign interests while holding positions of influence. It also references the Qatargate scandal as an example. The bill stipulates a ban on receiving compensation from foreign states, mandatory disclosure of relationships with foreign states, and significant penalties for violations.

Original article source: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-848996
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