Palestinian American woman held without charge by Israeli military
Summary
A 20-year-old Palestinian American woman, Sama Safi, has been held by the Israeli military since June 2 without any charges. She and three other women were arrested over alleged involvement in terrorist activities, but Safi’s lawyer says she denies the claims and that the group mentioned is not illegal.Key Facts
- Sama Safi is a psychology student at Birzeit University in the West Bank.
- She has been detained by the Israeli military for nearly two weeks without charges.
- Israeli military claims Safi and others promoted “hostile terrorist activity.”
- Safi has a chronic medical condition needing regular treatment, which is reportedly not fully available in detention.
- Some U.S. lawmakers, including senators and representatives, are calling for her release.
- Safi’s lawyer says the group linked to her is not illegal and alleges that names of detainees were forced out of other students.
- Israeli detention practices of Palestinians have been reported to include harsh treatment and abuse, especially since October 2023.
- The U.S. embassy has visited Safi and says she is in “good spirits” and receiving food, but no detailed comment has been made by the U.S. State Department.
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