For some Arabs, Ahed Tamimi is no longer an 'icon'

Some are now accusing her of being a spy for Israel, while others point out that western media seems more interested in her than the Arabs.

Ahed Tamimi (center) enters a military courtroom at Ofer Prison near Ramallah on New Year’s Day.

Ahed Tamimi (center) enters a military courtroom at Ofer Prison near Ramallah on New Year’s Day.

(photo credit: AMMAR AWAD/REUTERS)

ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 21:35

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