Palestine: Nazi Military Courts Have Fined Palestinians $16 Million
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In Three Years, Israeli Military Courts Have Fined Palestinians $16 Million
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File Photo: Palestinian protester throws a stone during clashes with Israeli soldiers, Hebron, West Bank. Credit: AP
Israeli military courts not only have a 99% conviction rate when it comes to Palestinian prisoners, but in many cases they also impose exorbitant fines and unreasonable prison sentences. Last month, one Palestinian was convicted of throwing a stone at security forces from an unknown distance. The stone did not hit anyone and caused no damage. He was sentenced to six months and a day in prison and fined 2,000 shekels (about $500).
by Amira Hass, Ha’aretz
Israel’s military courts imposed fines topping 60 million shekels ($16 million) on West Bank Palestinians from 20...