Duma Arson

Duma convict to be transferred to religious prison wing

Amiram Ben Uliel, who was convicted of murdering the Dawabsheh family in the village of Duma in 2015 will be transferred from a high-security detention facility to a religious wing.

'He's an abominable murderer':

Right-wing commentators condemn support for Duma convict

Yinon Magal and Amit Segal call out members of their camps' support of Amiram Ben-Uliel who was convicted of Duma arson attack.

Amiram Ben-Uliel moved to religious prison wing for holiday

Man convicted of Duma arson murders moved out of solitary confinement for High Holidays.

Shin Bet director reveals:

The reason for Duma convict's solitary confinement

Ronen Bar says Amiram Ben-Uliel still serves as a role model for other extremists and was still in contact with them while in prison.

Duma suspect to be moved to religious wing for Rosh Hashanah

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has ordered that Amiram Ben-Uliel be moved to the religious wing for Rosh Hashanah.

Prisoner of Zion enters solitary confinement for Duma suspect

Rabbi Yosef Mendelevitch sat in a solitary confinement cell to raise awareness for the conditions of Amiram Ben-Uliel's incarceration.

Eight years since the Duma firebombing: A Review.

'He's denied basic religious rights and it is outrageous to see terrorists with blood on their hands getting preferential treatment.' Op-ed.

Jewish prisoner kept in solitary for holiday despite orders

Amiram Ben-Uliel, an observant Jewish prisoner, was kept in solitude for Shavuot despite Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's orders to the contrary.

Ben Uliel to be released from solitary confinement for Shavuot

Man convicted of Duma arson to be allowed to interact with other prisoners during holiday under Ben-Gvir's policy.

Amiram Ben Uliel to be let out of solitary confinement for Seder

Man convicted of Duma arson murders to be allowed to have the Passover Seder with other Jewish prisoners for the first time.

The Duma Arson Case

The Dwabsha family has not received justice. And neither have we

Amiram Ben Uliel's wife says an innocent person was sent to prison to satisfy political interests.

Grassroots campaign launched in US for Duma arson suspect

Israelis and Americans launch campaign to pressure Israeli government to release Amiram Ben-Uliel, acquit him.

Duma arson convict's wife in an exclusive interview

Amiram Ben Uliel was convicted of arson in Duma. His wife shares her experiences, promises to be strong for their seven-year-old daughter.

Is Amiram Ben Uliel a case for the Israeli Innocence Project?

Academic publications claim that 14-25% of the falsely convicted were convicted because of false confessions. A review is in order. Op-ed.

Unanswered questions on the Amiram ben Ulliel conviction

There were many untenable practices that led to the Amiram ben Ulliel conviction. Why did the Supreme Court ignore them? Op-ed.

The Duma murderers - still at large?

Seven years since the Duma firebombing and justice, no matter what the outcome of a real investigation might be, has not been served.Op-ed.

Op-Ed:

The many crimes in the Duma Affair

The Duma affair should have been thrown out of court after the revelations below . Opinion.

Anti-torture judge removed from Duma appeal

Supreme Court sets date of March 7 in appeal of Amiram Ben-Uliel, who claims his confession was obtained through torture.

Duma arson suspect's family releases video ahead of appeal

Ahead of Supreme Court appeal of conviction, family of Amiram Ben Uliel claims prosecution ignored facts of case, including torture.

Ya'alon: Cabinet watched 'hate wedding' video

Former defense minister testifies in trial of attendees at wedding where weapons were brandished, picture of Duma murder victim stabbed.

Amiram Ben Uliel appeals to Supreme Court

Man convicted of Duma arson murders forming defense team to appeal conviction to the Supreme Court. 'He is innocent and we will prove it.'

3.5 years for minor accused in Duma murders

Court decides 32 months suspect already spent in prison will count towards his sentence in case of murder of Arab family.

3 life sentences for accused Duma killer

Amiram Ben Uliel was convicted of arson attack in which 3 members of Arab family were murdered.

Court upholds Duma arson conviction

Judges reject appeal by Amiram Ben Uliel, who was found guilty of deadly 2015 arson attack on Arab home.

To the ISA: Confessions are not a substitute for investigation

Those 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 trial

Lawyer for Amiram Ben-Uliel hopes new evidence in Duma arson case will lead to overturning of his client's conviction.

'This is a black day for the state of Israel'

Defense team for Israeli man convicted of murdering Palestinian Arab family slams court, turns to Supreme Court to appeal the ruling.

Is Giulio Meotti a prophet? The Duma case

Five 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

Israeli Jewish man convicted of murder in Duma arson

Amiram Ben-Uliel found guilty in arson attack that left three members of Palestinian Arab family dead, including a one-year-old boy.

Security detainees isolated by new prison directives

New 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 arson

Arab 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 affair

According 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 confession

During 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 arrest

Court rejects State appeal, orders minor released to house arrest subject to severe restrictions.

State Attorney's Office appeals ruling on Duma minor

State Attorney's Office appeals District Court's decision to release minor accused of involvement in the murder in Duma to house arrest.

Duma minor:

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.'

Court drama:

Minor from Duma affair released to house arrest

Central District Court orders release of minor to house arrest with electronic tracking and supervision.

Court discusses release of minor held in Duma affair

Lod court discusses possible release of minor suspected of role in arson death of 3 people after confessions thrown out over torture.

Duma affair:

'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.

Duma affair:

Court rejects confessions obtained through torture

The court dismissed all confessions made by the defendants under torture. Confessions collected after the harsh interrogation still valid.

Duma affair:

Suspect: Death is better than my life

Attorney 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 waived

Prosecutor waives confessions obtained through illegal means, including the threat of torture.

Exclusive:

Father of tortured Israeli youth speaks out

Father of defendant in Duma murder case tells of two years since arrest; 'His confession was extracted under torture.'

Yaalon refuses to apologize

Moshe Yaalon refuses to retract comparison between Duma family killing and Henkin murder.

Two years later:

Court will decide whether arson suspect was tortured

Lod 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) later

Police officer to be tried for beating nationalist protester

Officer to be brought before tribunal for striking prone teenager at a protest against treatment of Duma arson suspects.

Police dismiss claims 'Jewish terror' behind latest Duma arson

Latest fire in Duma confirmed as firebombing attack, but carried out by rival clan - raising questions over previous fires.

Yet another fire in Duma one year after deadly arson

Not for the first time, fire guts home of member of Dawabshe clan, one year after three killed in arson blamed on Jewish extremists.

Half a year on, Duma 'suspect' found innocent of all charges

Lawyers 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!

Report: Shin Bet preventing detainees from keeping Shabbat

Families of five Jews under Shin Bet custody for 'Jewish terrorism' plead with rabbis to allow their sons to keep Shabbat.

Court rules: Jewish detainees to remain without lawyers

Four suspects to remain in Shin Bet custody; three to remain without legal counsel.

Shin Bet arrests brother of Duma arson victim

Shin Bet arrests Wissam Dawabshe, whose sister Riham burned to death last summer, on suspicion of security violations.

Police use fake prison, attacks to scare Jewish suspects

Israel Prison Service uses Acre Prison for mind games. Jewish suspects forced to watch 'stabbing,' not knowing it's fake.