A demonstration demanding the release of Noam Federman will be held on Saturday night in front of the Ashkelon jail where he has been under lock and key for six months. Federman, not yet charged with any crime, is the subject of an administrative detention order. Earlier this week, Defense Minister Sha'ul Mofaz extended the order for an additional six months, explaining, through his Office spokesperson, that "unmistakable proof was shown demonstrating Federman’s involvement in causing, engineering and encouraging acts of terror [against Arabs]."
Federman is being held under the 1979 Emergency Powers Detention Law. The law, based on the British Mandatory Emergency Regulations, empowers the Minister of Defense to incarcerate a person for up to six months without trial, charges, or due process of law. The law has been traditionally used by the defense authorities in Israel as a last resort against Arab terrorists who were considered a threat to public security.
The Saturday night protest will begin at 21:00, arrange by family friends and supporters. For additional information, telephone (in Israel) 058-693867.
Federman is being held under the 1979 Emergency Powers Detention Law. The law, based on the British Mandatory Emergency Regulations, empowers the Minister of Defense to incarcerate a person for up to six months without trial, charges, or due process of law. The law has been traditionally used by the defense authorities in Israel as a last resort against Arab terrorists who were considered a threat to public security.
The Saturday night protest will begin at 21:00, arrange by family friends and supporters. For additional information, telephone (in Israel) 058-693867.