Knesset Passes Controversial Biometric Database Bill into Law
Israeli lawmakers have passed a biometric database law to digitally encode personal information of all Israeli residents, including high-quality photos for face recognition and fingerprints. Passed by a vote of 39 to 29 on Monday, February 27, following a fierce debate in the Knesset, the biometric bill, promoted by Interior Minister Aryeh Deri, was adopted…