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Help Us Stop the Persecutio​n of Ashraf Abu Rahmah from Bil`in
Mohammed Khatib

One week ago on Friday, October 21st, during the weekly demonstration in our village of Bil`in, Israeli soldiers arrested Ashraf Abu Rahmah yet again. Help us secure his release, demand justice for Ashraf.
On an average Friday morning, no demonstration would begin without Ashraf Abu Rahmah walking at its front, holding the Palestinian flag. Usually, Ashraf would also be the last to walk back home. That is, if he is not injured or arrested.
This week, demonstrators marched on as usual to demand the dismantling of the Wall, but Ashraf was not among us. One day before, on Thursday, October 27th, a military judge decide to extend Ashraf`s arrest indefinitely, for the duration of the legal proceedings against him, despite the overwhelming evidence pointing to his innocence.
His lawyers have already submitted an appeal. Now, we need your help to stop Ashraf`s persecution.
The judge ordered the extension of Ashraf`s arrest despite extensive evidence brought up by the defense to dispute the charges. The court was presented with two affidavits from a B`Tselem employee and a lawyer who were both present at the scene. The depositions stated that Ashraf did not at any stage partake in stone-throwing. Footage supporting the affidavits was also filed, showing Ashraf`s arrest. The video depicts him walking peacefully towards the jeeps holding a flag, and the soldiers initially ignoring him.
The appeal we have filed on the decision to keep Ashraf behind bars will be heard on Thursday. Now is the time to act and demand Israel release him.
Sincerely,
Mohammed Khatib
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