Tag: Ofer military prison
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Video: Flag woman confronts Israeli military at prisoner solidarity demonstration at Ofer
by Jessica Mansour 1 May 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank 4 people were injured today at a peaceful rally held near the Ofer military prison, in solidarity with hunger striking Palestinians within Israel’s Occupation prisons. Injuries sustained were caused by rubber coated steel bullets, along with tear gas canisters, skunk water, and pepper…
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Israeli military court extends administrative detention for civil rights lawyer Dr. Yousef Abdul Haq
9 February 2012 | Tanweer Enlightenment Forum The Israel military court has extended administrative detention for two months in addition to three months already detained for civil rights lawyer Dr. Yousef Abdul Haq, a lecturer at An-Najah National University and the Cultural Coordinator for the Tanweer Palestinian Cultural Enlightenment Forum, currently detained in Ofer Prison…
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Main Witness to Testify Tomorrow in Trial of West Bank Protest Organizer, Bassem Tamimi
23 October 2011 | Popular Struggle Coordination Committee Islam Dar Ayyoub, the 14 year-old who incriminated Tamimi after being unlawfully interrogated, will take the stand tomorrow at the Ofer Military Court. Tamimi has been incarcerated for seven months, in which only one witness testified. The Military Prosecution will resume making its case against West Bank…
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In Ramallah Palestine tastes freedom at release of prisoners
18 October 2011 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank It was the third time that Omar, 21, tried to write his name and cell number on a piece of paper in vain. His hands were shaking and the fingers, pale as the face, could barely hold the pen. On the fifth try he was able to write…
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Ramallah continues to rally support for Ofer prisoners
12 October 2011 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank On Tuesday October 11, about 200-300 Palestinian and solidarity activists held a non violent demonstration near the Israeli Ofer prison, near Ramallah, in support of the demands of prisoners on hunger strike since September 27. The action began at 12:00 PM, as those in solidarity joined…
