Tunisia’s parliament postpones vote on draft law criminalizing relations with Israel

TUNIS, Tunisia (AA) - Tunisia’s parliament postponed voting on a draft law that would criminalize the normalization of relations with Israel until Friday.

The decision was made during an evening session of the legislative assembly, Parliament Speaker Ibrahim Bouderbela said Thursday

Parliament started discussions over the proposed law in August

"President Kais Said has recommended to inform the deputies of the postponement of the session due to the negative effects of the proposed law on Tunisia's foreign security and interests," said Bouderbela.

On Monday, dozens of protesters gathered outside parliament to denounce a sudden decision to postpone the voting session scheduled that day.

Local sources said the decision to postpone the vote was announced by Bouderbela without prior consultation and confirmation with parliament.