Hamas flags waved at released teenage terrorist celebration
The 17 year old from the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Wadi Juz served a one-year sentence in an Israeli prison for throwing rocks at cars; supporters gathered in his neighborhood, waving Hamas flags and calling out in joy over his release; watch footage of the celebration.
A 17-year-old boy from the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Wadi Luz was released on Monday after spending the last year in prison for throwing rocks at Israeli vehicles. He was greeted by supporters who had organized a celebration for his release included waving of the Hamas flag, the flag of the Palestinian Authority and cheers of joy for the newly released boy.
A similar celebration had taken place earlier this month, when the residents of the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Jabel Mukaber celebrated the release of Sufian Bakri Abdu, who led a Hamas plot to poison costumers at the well-known Jerusalem establishment Café Rimon 14 years ago. Following the celebrations, the police arrested Abdu and 11 others who had raised the Hamas flag under suspicion that they belonged to the terrorist organization.
The event was vehemently criticized by Maor Tzemach, chairperson of 'Lach Yerushalayim' (To Thee Jerusalem) organization which which seeks to apply Israeli sovereignty in all parts of Jerusalem. “The last time we uncovered the incitement following Sufian Abdu’s release, Israel Police arrested the participants," he said. "This isn’t an isolated incident, but a real phenomenon, where released terrorists are given a reception that encourages more terrorism and violence. I call upon security officials and policy makers to lay out an official procedure for releasing security prisoners in the East Jerusalem, to prevent further acts of incitement in the streets of the Israeli capital.”
The police responded by saying that they were looking into the footage from the event, and that if necessary, arrests will be made, as was the case in pervious incidents.
