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“In the absence of media pressure an indictment would not have been filed.”

Monday, May 26, 2014, 14:08 Three minors have been accused of puncturing tires and spray painting graffiti in the Galilee village of Gush Halav. “Apparently pressure from the media is what led to filing the indictment. In similar criminal proceedings … Continue reading

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GSS detainee denied right to meet with attorney for 8 days

Monday, May 26, 2014, 10:16 The draconian treatment of suspects in “Price Tag” cases continues. GSS interrogators extended by three additional days the order denying a 19-year-old resident of the Shomron his right to meet with an attorney. The youth … Continue reading

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Soldier detained on suspicion of “Price Tag” incident

Sunday, May 25, 2014, 17:14 A soldier serving in IDF Base 80 (basic training) was detained on Monday, May 19 by the Central Unit for Special Investigations, a special unit of the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the IDF, on … Continue reading

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More King David’s Tomb detainees unconditionally released – Update

Sunday, May 25, 2014 15:53 The Jerusalem Magistrate Court has unconditionally released many of the activists recently detained by the Israeli Police on the grounds that they would cause disturbances during the Pope’s visit. The detentions were not based on … Continue reading

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More King David’s Tomb detainees unconditionally released

Sunday, May 25, 2014 14:08 Three Jews were detained on the night of Saturday, May 24 (after Shabbat) in various locations in Jerusalem and the Binyamin region by detectives from the Department of Nationalist Crime in the Central Unit of … Continue reading

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Police preventing detainees from meeting with attorney

Sunday, May 25, 2014, 10:17 After Shabbat on the night of Saturday, May 24 a maleva malka (traditional after-Shabbat meal) was held at the King David’s Tomb complex with over 1,000 participants. At the end of the meal when approximately … Continue reading

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Police request one-week house arrest, court releases detainees

Friday, May 23, 2014, 15:23 Two adults detained for posting notices protesting the Pope’s visit to Israel have been released. The police requested that the Jerusalem Magistrate Court rule on a one-week house arrest, claiming that the notices caused unrest, … Continue reading

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At judge’s recommendation police cancel appeal, GSS detainee released

Thursday, May 22, 2014 22:40 On Wednesday, May 21 Petah Tikva Magistrate Court Judge Merav Greenberg rejected the police request for a five-day remand extension on a 16-year-old detainee, one of the minors being held under severe conditions at the … Continue reading

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Minor NOT banned from Jerusalem during Pope’s visit

Thursday, May 22, 2014, 15:45 On the basis of intelligence information, the Israeli Police requested that a minor who attends a yeshiva in the Old City of Jerusalem be banned from entering Jerusalem during the days of the Pope’s visit. … Continue reading

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GSS remand conditions: Interrogations 21 hours a day, cells meant for terrorists

Thursday, May 22, 2014, 12:12 Honenu attorney Adi Kedar reports that GSS interrogators have been severely abusing youths suspected of involvement with “Price Tag” incidents. The youths have been interrogated for 21 hours a day, including on Shabbat and are … Continue reading

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