Homeland Security is proposing the new fee, estimating that the average cost of locating, arresting, detaining, processing, and deporting an individual is about $18,042. Homeland Security argues that the current fee of about $5,000 is not sufficient.

“The actions of Mr. Ben-Gvir toward the passengers of the Global Sumud flotilla, condemned even by his own colleagues in the Israeli government, are unacceptable,”

“We will advance by continuing the best practices you have done. We will walk along the path shown by our seniors. It is through this system and these political achievements that prosperity will be attained.”