State of Palestine
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Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for State of Palestine. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
State of Palestine has implemented a complete prohibition on age-restricted adult content, classified as "Banned". This ban typically includes website blocking, payment processing restrictions, and potential criminal penalties for violations. Businesses should not attempt to operate in this jurisdiction without explicit legal counsel, as enforcement may include criminal prosecution, substantial fines, and reputational damage.
The information below includes regulatory status, legal requirements, enforcement mechanisms, penalties for non-compliance, acceptable verification methods, and relevant regulatory authorities. This data is essential for platforms, content providers, and businesses that need to implement age-appropriate access controls or verify user ages.
Please note: Adult content access is currently prohibited in State of Palestine. This ban may affect website accessibility, payment processing, and service availability. Businesses should consult legal counsel before operating in this jurisdiction.
Minimum Age
N/A (Banned)
Content is completely prohibited
Age Gate Required
No
No verification required
Last Verified
10/12/2025
Most recent data update
Regulatory Timeline
Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events
- Banned
Cybercrime Law No. 10 of 2018 published, replacing Law No. 16 of 2017: Due to civil society pressure, an amended cybercrime legislation, Law No. 10, was published to replace Law No. 16. While some problematic articles were removed, concerns regarding excessive powers and website blocking remained.
- Banned
Human rights activist Issa Amro arrested under Law No. 16: Prominent human rights activist Issa Amro was arrested for advocating the release of an imprisoned journalist, highlighting the law's use against dissent.
- Banned
Cybercrime Law No. 16 of 2017 passed by presidential decree: President Mahmoud Abbas passed Cybercrime Law No. 16 without proper consultation, which became a tool for quashing internal opposition and penalizing 'immoral material'.
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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arab-reform.netpolicing-the-digital-sphere-the-impact-of-palestines-cybercrime-legislation
kurdi.cocybersecurity-laws-in-palestine
palestine-studies.org165349
en.wikipedia.orgPornography_laws_by_region
en.wikipedia.orgPornography_in_the_Middle_East
All sources are evaluated for credibility and relevance. Primary sources indicate official legal documents and government publications. Credibility scores reflect source reliability based on jurisdiction, publication authority, and verification status.
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