 Court upholds Duma arson convictionJudges reject appeal by Amiram Ben Uliel, who was found guilty of deadly 2015 arson attack on Arab home. Confessions obtained under torture are not a substitute for investigationThose with hidden agendas often take advantage of the fact that most of us forget quickly. Note the Duma and Pearlman cases. Op-ed.Dramatic development in Duma trialLawyer for Amiram Ben-Uliel hopes new evidence in Duma arson case will lead to overturning of his client's conviction. Duma Arson defense team to appeal conviction to Supreme courtDefense team for Israeli man convicted of murdering Palestinian Arab family slams court, turns to Supreme Court to appeal the ruling. Amiram Ben-Uliel convicted of murder in fatal Duma arsonAmiram Ben-Uliel found guilty in arson attack that left three members of Palestinian Arab family dead, including a one-year-old boy. Is Giulio Meotti a prophet? The Duma caseFive years have passed, and I feel the prosecution in the Duma case did not investigate with an open mind. Israel's Dreyfus case? Op-ed Prisons suspend visits, security detainees cut off from outside worldNew prison directives suspending visits cut off security detainees without phone privileges from all contact with the outside world. Jewish teen to be charged with membership in terrorist group'AG's position is outrageous. Prosecution raised new arguments without permission,' claims defense in Duma arson case. Local Arab denies Jews responsible for deadly Duma arsonArab resident of Duma tells private investigator that Jews weren't responsible for deadly 2015 arson that killed three Palestinian Arabs. Duma: 72% of Religious Zionists don't believe Shabak's version'The public does not believe Shabak. The public is intelligent and understands that there are more holes than cheese in the Duma file.' Report: Arrangement with defendant in Duma affairAccording to TV report, minor accused of involvement in Dawabshe murder will confess to planning the murder but convicted of lesser offense. Duma case: Findings don't match confessionDuring court hearing, findings from scene of Duma incident found to be inconsistent with testimony of Amiram Ben Uliel. Duma arson trial: Investigators ignoring suspect's alibi?Wife of primary suspect in Duma arson trial claims investigators ignoring her testimony validating her husband's alibi. Supreme Court sends Duma minor to house arrestCourt rejects State appeal, orders minor released to house arrest subject to severe restrictions.State Attorney's Office appeals ruling on Duma minorState Attorney's Office appeals District Court's decision to release minor accused of involvement in the murder in Duma to house arrest. Smotrich decries 'State Prosecutor's Office ego war''The Court begins to correct the severe injustice, among the most severe in Israel's history - what State did to this minor and his family.' Minor from Duma affair released to house arrestCentral District Court orders release of minor to house arrest with electronic tracking and supervision.Court discusses release of minor held in Duma affairLod court discusses possible release of minor suspected of role in arson death of 3 people after confessions thrown out over torture. 'My son tried to kill himself'Father of minor detained in Duma arson case opens up about his son's experience under Shin Bet torture. Court rejects confessions obtained through tortureThe court dismissed all confessions made by the defendants under torture. Confessions collected after the harsh interrogation still valid. Suspect: Death is better than my lifeAttorney Itamar Ben-Gvir, representing the suspect in the Duma affair, says confessions extracted under torture are inadmissible in court.Accused minor in Duma case to be released from detention?Supreme Court orders psychological profile to examine release of accused minor in detention for two-and-a-half years. Confessions of Duma arson suspects waivedProsecutor waives confessions obtained through illegal means, including the threat of torture. Father of tortured Israeli youth speaks outFather of defendant in Duma murder case tells of two years since arrest; 'His confession was extracted under torture.' Yaalon refuses to apologizeMoshe Yaalon refuses to retract comparison between Duma family killing and Henkin murder.Court will decide whether arson suspect was torturedLod court to decide whether Jewish arson suspect's confession was made under torture or is acceptable in court. Youth under house arrest can pray with minyan 'on Shabbat only'Jewish youth indicted for lighting church on fire allowed by court to pray with minyan, but only on Shabbat.INTO THE FRAY: Duma-one year (and three arson attacks) laterWith continuing unsolved arson attacks in Duma, seven months after a coerced confession & an indictment wildly at odds with eyewitness accounts, troubling questions must be raised. Police officer to be tried for brutalityOfficer to be brought before tribunal for striking prone teenager at a protest against treatment of Duma arson suspects.Police say latest Duma arson internal Arab quarrelLatest fire in Duma confirmed as firebombing attack, but carried out by rival clan - raising questions over previous fires.Yet another fire in Duma 1 year after deadly arsonNot for the first time, fire guts home of member of Dawabshe clan, one year after three killed in arson blamed on Jewish extremists. Duma 'suspect' found innocent of all chargesLawyers fuming after Shin Bet finally admit youth leader with outstanding national service was detained for no reason whatsoever. Thank you, Yoram!Yoram Cohen, ISA chief, ends a five year term today, the perfect time to tell him and the dedicated men serving with him – Thanks! Detainees' families turn to Chief Rabbis for helpFamilies of five Jews under Shin Bet custody for 'Jewish terrorism' plead with rabbis to allow their sons to keep Shabbat. Court rejects appeals in Shin Bet investigationFour suspects to remain in Shin Bet custody; three to remain without legal counsel. Shin Bet arrests brother of Duma arson victimShin Bet arrests Wissam Dawabshe, whose sister Riham burned to death last summer, on suspicion of security violations. Police use fake prison to scare Jewish suspectsIsrael Prison Service uses Acre Prison for mind games. Jewish suspects forced to watch 'stabbing,' not knowing it's fake. Shin Bet: New Duma arson wasn't 'Jewish terror'Israel Security Agency says latest fire doesn't appear to have been 'nationalistic,' strengthening suspicions regarding Arab feud. New Duma arson raises 'many question marks'Head of legal aid group notes only Jews investigated in rash of fires despite reports of local Arab feud; 'more is hidden than revealed.'Suspected arson at home of Duma victims' relativeIsraeli police suspect arson as home of one of the relatives of Duma arson victims goes up in flames early Sunday morning.Real Madrid to host young survivor of Duma arsonReal Madrid will welcome Duma survivor Ahmad Dawabsha, 5, who will meet star Cristiano Ronaldo. 'The only Duma criminals are the interrogators'Attorneys of Jewish suspects say legal system must follow its own rules and throw out confessions extracted in 'barbaric torture.' 'Allahu akbar' chants as Duma murder trial beginsDawabsha relatives, Arab activists spar with defendants' family in opening day of trial for Duma arson. Interview: Duma suspect speaks about tortureAmiram Ben-Uliel, main suspect in Duma murders, describes torture he allegedly endured at Shin Bet's hands. 'Tortured' Duma suspects' families vs Deputy AGFamilies and supporters protest outside Deputy Attorney General's home, accusing him of 'hiding the torture and lying to the public.' False confession revealed in Duma arson caseTranscriptions of ISA interrogation show after AG gave torture permission, minor suspect confessed - but wasn't indicted. Duma torture testimony revealedDocuments from Deputy Attorney General's visit exposed for first time, revealing he 'silenced' detailed testimony of severe torture.New details come to light in Duma 'confession'ISA Agents forced Ben Uliel to reenact events in Duma; 'under duress' he cited events only investigators - and the perpetrator - could know. Second Jewish detainee begins hunger strikeEvyatar Slonim, who has been held for almost six months, declares he is hunger striking along with Meir Ettinger. US Ambassador Shapiro apologizes for poor timingUS Ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro: I apologize if I offended the Meir Family. Vandals graffiti Dormition Abbey 'Outer wall of the Dormition Abbey was vandalized on Saturday night. Vandals inscribed 'Death to Christians enemies of Israel'. Enabling murder is not a crime, dancing with an unloaded gun isA pedophile collaborating with the PA to kill is not a crime, but dancing with an unloaded gun at a wedding can get you arrested. Police complaint against Duma victims' grandfatherJewish activist files complaint against Mohammed Dawabshe for calling to avenge his family's blood. Jewish suspects to wear ankle bracelets?Israel's security apparatus weighs taking controversial measure in order to eradicate violations of administrative detention orders. Hebrew U lecturer: Arab terrorists are braverUnlike Jewish terrorists who run away after attacking, Arabs are usually willing to die, says Dmitry Shumsky in Haaretz op-ed. Unraveling the Duma circusWhat's the point of having a trial if we all know who's guilty anyway?Shin Bet is 'looking for a scapegoat'Right-wing activist Pinhasi Braun tells Arutz Sheva he thinks Amiram Ben-Uliel is innocent: 'Anyone would confess after that much torture.' |
