An Israeli military court on Wednesday found a prominent Palestinian activist guilty of six charges related to involvement in demonstrations in the West Bank city of Hebron against Jewish settlements and allegations of human rights violations.
Issa Amro was convicted of three counts of unauthorized protest, two counts of obstruction of security forces and one count of assault. The charges date back to 2010, according to a statement issued by his supporters, which said a sentence is scheduled for Feb. 8.
Palestinians walk past a building belonging to the Jewish city of Hebron
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It was not clear what kind of sentence he would receive. An Israeli military lawyer and an Amro lawyer did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Amro is a notorious activist who has been arrested several times, often after a confrontation with settlers in which he claims he was assaulted and beaten. The Palestinian Authority arrested him for a week in 2017 over a Facebook post criticizing President Mahmoud Abbas.
Hundreds of hardy Jewish settlers live in the heart of Hebron in enclaves guarded by Israeli soldiers. The city has a population of more than 200,000 Palestinians, and the two communities have a long history of tension.
Amro supporters say the costs are linked to being involved in a number of peaceful protests over the years. They said the assault charge comes from a case previously closed in 2010 in which Amro allegedly arrested someone at a time of dumping in which he alleged an assault. take it.
Amnesty International said in a statement ahead of Wednesday’s hearing that Amro opposes “political charges for its peaceful action against Israeli military property and illegal settlements.”