31 May 2009
Dear friends,
The solidarity struggle with Palestinian theatre-artist and activist Samieh Jabbarin, who is still under house-arrest in Um Al Fahm, has gained significant resonance in the past two weeks thanks to the publication of journalist Aviva Lori’s extensive coverage of the affair in “Haaretz” weekend supplement in Hebrew (22.5.09) and English (28.5.09). Links to both versions follow:
http://www.haaretz.co.il/hasite/spages/1087171.html
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1088706.html
Unfortunately, nothing has moved in court. On June 7th the court in Hadera is to review Samieh’s appeal for lifting the limiting conditions of his house-arrest – four (!) months of being denied his personal liberty after being arrested … Continue reading
