Dozens turn up to honor released prisoner
Tawfiq Yaamur chanted slogans, waved Hamas flags and greeted dozens of young men who came to celebrate and be photographed with him after his release from an Israeli prison.
Tawfiq Yaamur chanted slogans, waved Hamas flags and greeted dozens of young men who came to celebrate and be photographed with him.
As a result of information received about the celebrations, police arrived at the Yaamur's home, but decided not to take action against him. In the past, police have broken up such celebrations or even made arrests for incitement. For example, police arrested ten revelers in Jabel Mukaber on suspicion of supporting terrorism following celebrations honoring a Hamas security prisoner who was released after 14 years.
Celebrations honoring security prisoners from east Jerusalem are not a rare site, but many celebrations have turned into instances of incitement against the state.
"Lach Yerushalayim" Chairman Maor Zemach, said, "We must fight against incitement in the public sector in Jerusalem. The phenomenon of terrorists being released from prison and welcomed home in the Arab sector as heroes is serious and should be stopped so that children cannot take part."
