Central Hebron: Soldiers attack Palestinians complaining of settler violence and arrest one for allegedly assaulting them

Faraj Tamimi (a-Zaru) after his release. Photo by Manal al-Ja’bari, B’Tselem

On 25 Sep. 2020, settler teens attacked members of the Tamimi family on the family’s land in Hebron. Relatives notified soldiers at a nearby military post, only to be attacked by them. One was arrested, taken to a military base, beaten again, questioned by the police – only after the soldiers – accused of assaulting soldiers and throwing stones, and released on bail. Yet another day under occupation: leisure time ending in fleeing violent teens, and complaining to soldiers ending in severe violence, false arrest and paying hundreds of dollars. Read more

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