Israel Extends Detention of Palestinian Teen Who Was Filmed Slapping Soldier in Viral

Israel Extends Detention of Palestinian Teen Who Was Filmed Slapping Soldier in Viral Video
For third time, judges say Ahed Tamimi should remain in custody, as will her mother; cousin can be released, but still being held pending appeal
Palestinian Ahed Tamimi (C), 16-year-old prominent campaigner against Israel's occupation, appears at a military court at the Israeli-run Ofer prison in the West Bank village of Betunia on D AFP PHOTO / Ahmad GHARABLI
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Ahed Tamimi, the 16-year-old Palestinian teen who was recently filmed slapping Israeli soldiers in her village, Nabi Saleh, had her detention extended on Thursday for five additional days. It is the second time a military court has extended her arrest this week.

Ahed’s mother, Nariman's detention was also extended. Another family member, her cousin Nour Tamimi, the second girl who appeared in the clip, was cleared to be released, but she is still being held to allow time for an appeal of the decision. Nariman is suspected of incitement by filming the incident and posting it on Facebook.

According to police, the investigation of the incident in Nabi Saleh has developed and Ahed and Nariman are suspected of being involved in additional incidents of attacking IDF soldiers.

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When asking for her detention to be extended for on Monday, police said the it was necessary due to the danger Ahed poses, and to prevent obstruction of the investigations.


A judge in the military court of Judea, Major Chaim Bililti, wrote at the time in his decision that while he was not sure her release would pose a danger, there was a chance she would try to obstruct the investigation, and so he was extending her detention. He added that the investigation has led to developments that Nariman Tamimi is connected to other offenses, and is suspected of other charges not yet presented to her.

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Judge Benisho accepted police claims that Ahed Tamimi presents a danger, and that she could impede soldiers in their work.

Last week, Judge Maj. Limor Drachman of the Minor’s Court in Judea extended Ahed’s detention to Monday, on suspicion that she would try to injure IDF soldiers. On Monday, it was extended again until Thursday.


Yotam Berger