News about Samieh Jabbarin
Dear friends,
This time we are happy to share some good news: five months after his arrest for participating in a political demonstration in Umm al Fahm, theatre director Samieh Jabbarin returns to his place of residence, Yafa, the conditions of his house-arrest significantly improved, while he is still bound by them until the next proceeding of his trial, set for the coming September.
At the Hadera court, on previous occasions, the judge postponed review of Samieh's application to relieve the conditions of his arrest. Among other reasons, she expressed her dissatisfaction with the media buzz created around his arrest. As you probably recall, on April 30th, a solidarity evening was held at Tel Aviv's Tzavta Hall, featuring numerous Israeli and Palestinian artists. Many supporters in Israel and abroad have signed an online petition demanding the immediate release of Samieh and protesting the use of the police as a political tool to silence all opponents of the regime in Israel.
Samieh is charged with assaulting a senior officer of the Border Patrol, which he adamantly denies, and no evidence of which has been produced so far, although police cameras recorded the demonstration. There are at present 11,000 Palestinians detained on similar grounds. Attempts to silence opponents of the regime are increasing, among other ways through unprecedented anti-democratic legislative initiatives, and the use of the criminal law enforcement apparatus to curb and suppress freedom of speech and opinion.
Under house-arrest in Yafa, Samieh will be able to partially resume his work at the Arab-Hebrew Theater. We shall persist in our demand to vindicate him of all charges and limitations and, with him, continue to work for freedom of expression and association for Arabs and Jews alike – fundamental human rights by international law, of which the State of Israel is not exempt.
It is inconceivable that critical thinking and non-violent resistance be punished by incrimination of violence, arrest and massive silencing!
Our online petition is ongoing. Please sign if you have not yet done so, and help distribute it among your acquaintances. Your signature enables us to update you on Samieh's case and any future action taken, pertaining to him and the numerous other detainees.
Link to the petition:
http://www.atzuma.co.il/petition/friendsofsamieh/1/1000/
Thank you for supporting our struggle,
The Solidarity Committee
July 2009
This time we are happy to share some good news: five months after his arrest for participating in a political demonstration in Umm al Fahm, theatre director Samieh Jabbarin returns to his place of residence, Yafa, the conditions of his house-arrest significantly improved, while he is still bound by them until the next proceeding of his trial, set for the coming September.
At the Hadera court, on previous occasions, the judge postponed review of Samieh's application to relieve the conditions of his arrest. Among other reasons, she expressed her dissatisfaction with the media buzz created around his arrest. As you probably recall, on April 30th, a solidarity evening was held at Tel Aviv's Tzavta Hall, featuring numerous Israeli and Palestinian artists. Many supporters in Israel and abroad have signed an online petition demanding the immediate release of Samieh and protesting the use of the police as a political tool to silence all opponents of the regime in Israel.
Samieh is charged with assaulting a senior officer of the Border Patrol, which he adamantly denies, and no evidence of which has been produced so far, although police cameras recorded the demonstration. There are at present 11,000 Palestinians detained on similar grounds. Attempts to silence opponents of the regime are increasing, among other ways through unprecedented anti-democratic legislative initiatives, and the use of the criminal law enforcement apparatus to curb and suppress freedom of speech and opinion.
Under house-arrest in Yafa, Samieh will be able to partially resume his work at the Arab-Hebrew Theater. We shall persist in our demand to vindicate him of all charges and limitations and, with him, continue to work for freedom of expression and association for Arabs and Jews alike – fundamental human rights by international law, of which the State of Israel is not exempt.
It is inconceivable that critical thinking and non-violent resistance be punished by incrimination of violence, arrest and massive silencing!
Our online petition is ongoing. Please sign if you have not yet done so, and help distribute it among your acquaintances. Your signature enables us to update you on Samieh's case and any future action taken, pertaining to him and the numerous other detainees.
Link to the petition:
http://www.atzuma.co.il/petition/friendsofsamieh/1/1000/
Thank you for supporting our struggle,
The Solidarity Committee
July 2009
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