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Israeli Police Raid Palestinian Bookstores in East Jerusalem, Arrest Owners

Israeli police raided a Palestinian-owned bookstore in East Jerusalem on Feb. 3, 2025, confiscating books they claimed incited violence and arrested the owner.
The police found numerous books related to terrorism, including works by Yahya Sinwar and Abdullah Barghouti, leading to a 30-day closure of the store.
The Educational Bookshop, established over 40 years ago, is known for hosting cultural events and serving as a hub for researchers and journalists.
Israeli-Palestinian tensions have escalated since the Oct. 7, 2023, attack by Hamas, which has resulted in significant casualties on both sides.

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RTV Slovenija

Israeli police arrest Palestinian bookseller. Charge: disturbing public order.

Israeli police raided a Palestinian educational bookstore in East Jerusalem over the weekend and arrested booksellers Mahmoud and Ahmad Muna. After spending a night in police custody, they appeared before a judge and were charged with disturbing public order.

11 days ago

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Il Sole 24 Ore

Middle East, the East Jerusalem bookseller who wanted to stay

The Israeli police seized the three Arab bookstores. An oasis of tolerance and discussion. The accusation is that he sold subversive volumes

11 days ago·Milan, Italy

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The Canadian Jewish News

The Educational Bookshop raid in east Jerusalem draws condemnation from writers, readers and leaders - The Canadian Jewish News

Canadian-Israeli journalist Matti Friedman is among the outraged by the police action.

11 days ago

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NBC News

Police raid at a rare island of dialogue in Jerusalem sparks fears of a free speech crackdown

An Israeli police raid on the Palestinian-owned Educational Bookshop in east Jerusalem has sparked fears about the suppression of free speech in the city.

11 days ago·United States

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Al-Monitor

After raid, Israel puts Jerusalem bookshop owners under house arrest: What to know

Israeli police raided the Educational Bookshop on Sunday and arrested its owners on charges of “disturbing public order,” a move met with outcry by diplomats.

12 days ago·Washington, United States

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Arab News

Israel releases two Palestinians after raiding their bookshop in East

LONDON: Israeli authorities released the owners of a well-established Palestinian bookshop in occupied East Jerusalem on Tuesday after detaining them and confiscating their books on Sunday.

12 days ago·Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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