Ahed Tamimi

Israel judge orders Palestinian teen in 'slap video' held

Ofer Military Prison - Muslimchronicle

An Israeli military judge Wednesday ordered a Palestinian teenager who was arrested after a viral video showed her hitting two Israeli soldiers held in custody through her trial, possibly for months, despite calls from rights groups for her release. The teenager's mother has also been ordered held until trial in the high-profile case that has put the family at theRead more

Israel judge orders Palestinian teen Ahed Tamimi held until trial

Ramallah - Muslimchronicle

An Israeli military judge on Wednesday ordered a Palestinian teenager arrested after a viral video showed her hitting two Israeli soldiers held in custody until trial. “I found no alternative other than to order her detention in custody until the end of proceedings,” the judge ruled. “The gravity of the offences of which she is accused do not allow anRead more

Remand extended for Palestinian teen

Ofer Military Court - Muslimchronicle

An Israeli military court on Monday ordered a Palestinian teenager arrested after a viral video showed her hitting two Israeli soldiers held in custody for at least another two days. Ahed Tamimi, 16, was ordered to be detained until Wednesday to allow the court time to decide whether she should be allowed out on bail ahead of her trial. Prosecutors are seekingRead more

At detention of Palestinian 'slap video' teen

Jerusalem - Muslimchonicle

The European Union voiced concern Friday over the Israeli detention of two Palestinian minors, one of whom who was arrested after a video of her confronting Israeli soldiers went viral. The Jerusalem and Ramallah EU missions expressed "deep concern regarding the circumstances of the recent arrests of two Palestinian minors, Ahed Tamimi and Fawzi Muhammad al-Juneidi", a statement read. Ahed Tamimi, 16, wasRead more

Israel grants bail to Palestinian woman

Nabi Saleh - Muslimchronicle

Israel on Friday released a Palestinian woman on bail after she was charged with assaulting an Israeli soldier in the occupied West Bank following a viral video of the incident. Nour Tamimi, 20, was released early on Friday from a military prison after a court rejected the prosecution's appeal against her release, her father Naji Tamimi told AFP. She wasRead more

Israel charges Palestinian teen in viral 'slap video'

Ofer Military Prison - Muslimchronicle

Israel charged a Palestinian teenager with 12 counts including assault on Monday following her arrest after a video of her slapping and kicking two Israeli soldiers in the West Bank went viral. Ahed Tamimi, 16, has been hailed as a hero by Palestinians who see her as bravely standing up to Israel's occupation of the West Bank. Israelis accuse herRead more

Israel extends custody of Palestinian teen

London - Muslimchronicle

An Israeli military court extended the custody of a Palestinian teenager and her mother on Thursday after a video showing her slap two soldiers went viral and sparked heated debate. Ahed Tamimi, 16, was ordered held until Monday along with her mother Nariman, 43, a military spokeswoman said. Her cousin Nour, 21, is to be released on Sunday if noRead more

Palestinian teen in 'slap video' back

Jerusalem - Muslimchronicle

Ahed Tamimi is only a teenager, but has repeatedly been at the centre of the seemingly endless propaganda war between Israelis and Palestinians, with a video of her slapping soldiers the latest example. Tamimi, 16 and recognisable by her shock of blonde hair, has been held up by Palestinians and other supporters as a hero and brave opponent of Israel's occupationRead more