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Ahed Tamimi: Palestinian viral slap video teen goes on trial [View all]
Source: BBC
Ahed Tamimi: Palestinian viral slap video teen goes on trial
13 February 2018
A Palestinian teenage girl filmed slapping an Israeli soldier has gone on trial in an Israeli military court in a case which has split public opinion.
Ahed Tamimi, 17, is charged with 12 offences, including assaulting security forces and incitement to violence.
If convicted, she could face a lengthy jail term.
For Palestinians, Ms Tamimi is a symbol of resistance to Israeli occupation, but many Israelis regard her as a violent troublemaker seeking publicity.
Amnesty International has called for Ahed Tamimi's release, accusing Israel of discriminatory treatment of Palestinian children.
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13 February 2018
A Palestinian teenage girl filmed slapping an Israeli soldier has gone on trial in an Israeli military court in a case which has split public opinion.
Ahed Tamimi, 17, is charged with 12 offences, including assaulting security forces and incitement to violence.
If convicted, she could face a lengthy jail term.
For Palestinians, Ms Tamimi is a symbol of resistance to Israeli occupation, but many Israelis regard her as a violent troublemaker seeking publicity.
Amnesty International has called for Ahed Tamimi's release, accusing Israel of discriminatory treatment of Palestinian children.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-43032411
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