Israel frees Palestinian parliament speaker | World War 4 Report

10.6.15

Israel frees Palestinian parliament speaker | World War 4 Report: Duweik is among many Palestinian political leaders to have spent time in Israeli prisons, with 12 other members of the PLC currently behind bars—in contravention of international law, according to rights groups. Many have been held under "administrative detention" without trial—most recently PLC member Khalida Jarrar, who has been held since April 2. Jarrar's detention has sparked international outcry, forcing Israel to bring her case to trial. However, despite an Israeli military court decision to release the leader on bail, the decision was later overturned, and she continues to be held. Official charges made against Jarrar included membership of an illegal organization, carrying out services for the illegal organization, participation in protests and incitement to violence.