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Ben-Gvir stresses 'full support' for IDF soldier who beat Palestinian activist in Hebron

The soldier was sentenced to ten days in prison. At the end of the ten days, a decision will be made concerning the continuation of his service in the IDF.

|ByTZVI JOFFRE
IDF forces and Palestinian youth clash in Hebron, May 18, 2021
Israeli security forces guard as Jews tour in the West Bank city of Hebron, December 10, 2022.

IDF soldier imprisoned for attacking activist in Hebron

Palestinian peace activist Issa Amro was thrown to the ground and violently beaten up while being interviewed by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lawrence Wright

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A general view of the Damascus Gate, which leads to the Old City's Muslim Quarter, July 21 2017

PA panned for freeing Palestinian-American convicted of selling to Jews

A PA court in Ramallah sentenced the 53-year-old Akel to life in prison with hard labor for his role in the real estate transaction with a Jewish organization.

|ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
Issa Amro - a well-known Palestinian activist from Hebron

PA releases prominent Palestinian activist on bail

Following his release on Sunday, Amro said that he will “continue to fight against human rights violations no matter where they take place.”

|ByADAM RASGON