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Israeli Police Raid Palestinian Bookstore in East Jerusalem, Detaining Owners over Alleged Incitement

Israeli police raided the Educational Bookshop in East Jerusalem, detaining its owners and confiscating books, citing incitement to violence as justification.

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  1. Israeli police raid Palestinian bookshop in east Jerusalem, claiming incitement to violence

    The recent raid on the Educational Bookshop exemplifies the troubling trend of suppressing Palestinian narratives and intellectual discourse, reflecting a broader strategy to stifle dissent and control the narrative around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

    Israeli police raid Palestinian bookshop in east Jerusalem, claiming incitement to violence

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  2. Israeli police raid Jerusalem bookshops and arrest Palestinian owners

    The raid on the Educational Bookshop represents a troubling escalation in Israel's efforts to stifle Palestinian cultural expression, perpetuating a climate of fear that threatens the very foundations of intellectual and artistic exchange in the region.

    Israeli police raid Jerusalem bookshops and arrest Palestinian owners

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Feb 10th, 2025, 12:44 PM ET

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Israeli police have raided the Educational Bookshop in East Jerusalem, detaining owners Mahmoud and Ahmed Muna. The police confiscated books they deemed supportive of terrorism. The bookstore has been a cultural hub for over 40 years, and its raiding has sparked criticism from rights groups, diplomats, and local supporters. Palestinian authorities view such actions as part of a broader suppression of Palestinian culture and identity, especially in light of rising tensions post-Hamas attacks in October 2023, leading to significant casualties on both sides.

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