Friday 7 August 2015

Israel retaliates for rocket fire from Gaza with airstrike


"Military spokesman Lt. Col. Peter Lerner says that "multiple rockets" have been fired at Israel from Gaza this month alone and warned that "Hamas must fulfill its responsibilities or face the consequences."

"Israel holds Gaza's Hamas rulers responsible for all attacks stemming from the territory.

"Hamas said one of its facilities was hit and two of its members lightly hurt.

"The attack was claimed by Gaza militants who support the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria. They criticize Hamas for not imposing strict religious law in Gaza." News Link

Wednesday 5 August 2015

Israel jails Jewish extremist for 6 months without trial


"Administrative detention is typically used against Palestinians who can be held for months or even years without trial or charge. The measure is rarely applied against Israelis. Israel has defended the administrative detention of Palestinians as a necessary tool for preventing militant attacks.

"Meyer's lawyer, Adi Keidar, told Israeli Army Radio that there were "less drastic steps" Israel could use to pursue an investigation against his client. He said he opposed the measure, both for Israelis and Palestinians.

"Legally speaking, you can't take a person and put him in jail, without having evidence against him," Keidar said." News Link