Noam Federman, who was released this morning from administrative detention today after nearly nine months in prison, will not be a free man. IDF Central Region Commander Maj.-Gen. Moshe Kaplinsky has already issued an administrative order forbidding him to leave his home for the next three months. Federman lives in Hevron.
Federman was ordered released by Jerusalem District Court Judge David Heshin earlier this week. Heshin ruled that the "secret evidence" presented by the Shabak (General Security Service) against Federman did not justify his continued incarceration. Federman was placed in detention Sept. 22, 2003, and was never informed of the nature of the charges against him.
A month ago, the State Prosecution informed the Jerusalem District Court that it was dropping all charges against Federman in the case known as the Bat Ayin conspiracy - apparently beginning the process leading to Federman's release this morning.
Federman has won many legal battles against the State in the past years, and he does not appear to be shying away from another one. Asked about Prime Minister Sharon's withdrawal plan yesterday, Federman said, "Sharon is a dictator and should be behind bars... I will do everything I can to fight against the expulsion of Jews from their homes, and when I say everything, I mean everything." His words, in an interview with Ynet, prompted calls from the left-wing for his re-arrest.
Israel National Radio will broadcast an exclusive live interview with Noam Federman at 4 PM Israel time 9 AM EST.
Federman was ordered released by Jerusalem District Court Judge David Heshin earlier this week. Heshin ruled that the "secret evidence" presented by the Shabak (General Security Service) against Federman did not justify his continued incarceration. Federman was placed in detention Sept. 22, 2003, and was never informed of the nature of the charges against him.
A month ago, the State Prosecution informed the Jerusalem District Court that it was dropping all charges against Federman in the case known as the Bat Ayin conspiracy - apparently beginning the process leading to Federman's release this morning.
Federman has won many legal battles against the State in the past years, and he does not appear to be shying away from another one. Asked about Prime Minister Sharon's withdrawal plan yesterday, Federman said, "Sharon is a dictator and should be behind bars... I will do everything I can to fight against the expulsion of Jews from their homes, and when I say everything, I mean everything." His words, in an interview with Ynet, prompted calls from the left-wing for his re-arrest.
Israel National Radio will broadcast an exclusive live interview with Noam Federman at 4 PM Israel time 9 AM EST.