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Tale of Two Teens Reveals West Bank Justice Gap
In Beit Umar and nearby, two 15 year olds—one Israeli settler and one Palestinian—face starkly different judicial pathways for stone throwing. Israeli youths mostly escape charges or are released. Palestinian youths are largely jailed and convicted, highlighting a long standing disparity under civil versus military law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beit Umar
West Bank
Israel
Associated Press
Justice Ministry
Itzik Bam
Yehuda Shefer
Bat Ayin
Jerusalem
Hebron
Hebron Region
Palestinian Authority
Paul Hirschson
Israeli
Foreign Ministry
Hill 904