The dying terrorist asked for early release - the committee will decide only on the question of authority and not on the merits of the release request. The IPS said that the decision is not under their judgment.
Daka is considered one of the oldest security prisoners in Israel and was part of the squad that murdered the soldier Moshe Tamam 39 years ago. The State Prosecutor's Office opposes holding the prison hearing before members of the parole board and demands a hearing in a district court, due to the fact that he is a security prisoner.