Tunisia Considers Criminalizing Ties with Israel Amid Gaza Conflict

The Tunisian parliament is debating a bill that would criminalize any normalization of ties with Israel, defining it as "high treason." The proposed legislation would impose prison sentences, fines, and bans on interactions between Tunisians and Israelis. The bill has gained widespread support in parliament and among the public, reflecting President Kais Saied's strong advocacy for the Palestinian cause. Tunisia has a small Jewish community, and recent incidents of violence targeting Jewish sites have occurred amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.