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Palestinian prisoners in Israel

Israel's Ofer Prison, located near Jerusalem.

Why Israeli courts refuse the death penalty for terrorists

Justice

Israel courts have only allowed the death penalty once in the country’s history, for concentration camp mastermind Adolf Eichmann. But many families of terrorism victims want the state to start imposing the death sentence on the people who killed their loved ones.

Esmat Mansour, convicted by Israel for murder and jailed for 22 years, with his ninth grade Hebrew students.

A Palestinian convicted of murdering an Israeli now teaches Hebrew — and tolerance

Development & Education
Esmat Mansour, convicted by Israel for murder and jailed for 22 years, with his ninth grade Hebrew students.

A Palestinian convicted of murdering an Israeli now teaches Hebrew — and tolerance

Development & Education

Palestinian prisoners represent lightning rod issue for both Israelis and Palestinians

Palestinian man’s death in Israeli jail leads to speculation about third intifada

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Israeli Soldier Gilad Shalit to be released by Hamas

Palestinian militants kidnapped Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier, more than five years ago. He’s become a political symbol inside of Israel, and he may be released in days.

Palestinian Prisoners: A Sticking Point Between Israel and Palestinians

Conflict & Justice

Samer Issawi had been on a hunger strike for more than 200 days while in an Israeli prison. Issawi is one of the nearly 5,000 Palestinians being jailed in Israeli prisons for various charges. The World’s Matthew Bell reports.

Palestinian Cartoonist Mohammad Saba’aneh Jailed (but not Charged) by Israel

Conflict & Justice

Aaron Schachter speaks with Israeli cartoonist Uri Fink about the case of fellow cartoonist Mohammad Saba’aneh, a Palestinian who is one of some 4,800 Palestinians being held in Israeli jails.

Death of Palestinian Resurrects Possibility of Third Intifada

Arts, Culture & Media

The death of a Palestinian man in an Israeli jail is raising tensions in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Palestinian officials claim the man was tortured. Israel said it’s still investigating. The funeral for the 30-year-old man was held Monday.

28-Day Palestinian Hunger Strike Ends Following Deal

Conflict & Justice

Palestinian prisoners agree to end their hunger strike after winning significant concessions from the Israeli government. Some 1,500 prisoners were demanding better conditions in jail and an end to administrative detention.

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