09.07.2017 - 05:00 [ Mondoweiss ]

34 House Dems condemn Israeli charges against Issa Amro — follower of civil rights movement and Gandhi

(28.6.17) In yet another sign that the Democratic left is determined to stand up for Palestinian human rights, 34 congresspeople have signed letters supportive of Issa Amro, the courageous and non-violent leader of protest actions in occupied Hebron who has been accused by Israel of 18 charges going back to 2010, including “insulting a soldier,” “assault” and demonstrating without a permit.