The World - News from April 10, 1989

Israel’s Cabinet approved the outline of a law designed to enshrine fundamental human rights in the country--but it would not apply to the 1.7 million Palestinians living under Israeli military occupation in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. As outlined, the law covers such rights as freedom of expression, religion and assembly. Under it, suspects would be presumed innocent and receive due process of law. It would safeguard privacy, freedom of movement and property rights and would outlaw discrimination based on religion, nationality, sex, race or country of origin. However, it could be suspended on national security grounds or in a state of emergency.