Honenu

Binyamin resident to be compensated for wrongful arrest

Police ordered to compensate man after wrongfully arresting him without first checking to see if he was in violation of restraining order.

Judge's decision 'encourages Waqf aggression on Temple Mount'

Judge places lenient sentence on Waqf member who attacked Jew and stringent sentence on Jewish victim. Honenu appeals decision.

Petition demands investigation of police brutality to minor

The Honenu organization filed a petition demanding an investigation of an alleged serious assault on a 14-year-old by a police officer at a

'Police are burying their heads in the sand'

authorities refuse to classify attack on Jewish motorist in which his bag was stolen and a stone hit his car as nationalistically motivated.

Police raid homes of pro-Amona activists

Honeu legal organization accuses Israel police of raiding homes of activists to warn against protesting evacuation of Amona.

High Court says Temple Mount restraining orders illegal

High Court ruled that police regulations do not allow them to prevent people from ascending Temple Mount without signing prior commitment.

Judge lashes out at police

Judge orders boys released after they were detained and distanced for protesting against Amona eviction.

Honenu head: "Why handcuff soldiers for fighting the enemy?"

Honenu legal aid organization head Shmuel Meidad says soldiers who risked their lives should not be indicted for firing on Arab rioters.

Honenu: Legal system has declared war on Amona campaign

The Honenu legal organization protested the conditions imposed on 2 boys accused of blocking highway to protest the demolition of Amona.

'Police are covering up their violence against citizens'

Honenu protested the closure of internal investigations into police violence against citizens. 'This is an illicit use of police authority.'

A first in 11 years: Court voids restraining order against Jew

Appeals court rules that organizing demonstrations does not justify 'draconian' punishment

'Is he or isn't he dangerous?', asked the lawyer

The Honenu organization representing a youth who received an administrative order, claims that GSS conduct proves he is not dangerous.

Restraining order against youth extended by three months

22-year-old youth expelled for a year from Judea and Samaria was told his restraining order would be extended by three months.

Judge slams prison guards' 'inhumane' behavior

Judge Navah Bechor rips prison authorities after they refused to allow a mother to kiss her son.

Teen injured in police yeshiva raid hospitalized

Youth who sustained injuries to his face from police during raid on Nahliel yeshiva now in hospital. 'A severe case of police brutality.'

Teen claims Arab officer beat him after Temple Mount visit

Complaint filed after teenager claims Arab police officer beat him following arrest on Temple Mount.

Honenu: IDF serves another distancing order - without cause

Commander of Central Command Roni Numa continues to issue distancing orders without evidence, according to the legal organization Honenu.

10 arrested at demonstration against terrorist in hospital

Police claim right-wing protesters hurled stones at police during demonstration against terrorist receiving treatment in Israeli hospital.

'A 15-year-old boy is not a ticking bomb'

A Knesset committee convened this morning to discuss the rights of a 15-year-old boy punished on grounds of violence against Palestinians.

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.

Stabber's family ordered to stay out of Jerusalem during parade

Police detain Yishai Shlissel's mother, brothers for questioning, order them to stay out of Jerusalem during Pride Parade.

Two Jewish youths indicted for revenge attack

Two Jewish youths indicted in suspected 'price tag' case after Arab cars set on fire in revenge for murderous attack in Sarona market.

'Price tag' suspects' rights 'were violated', lawyer says

Nazareth judge remands two Jewish youths suspected of torching Arab-owned cars in revenge for Tel Aviv terror attack.

Hilltop youth sues police for 30,000 shekels

After being wrongfully arrested, and left in difficult conditions, a small-time citizen strikes back with the help of Honenu.

Will US government help detained teenager?

Mother of young boy barred from parents home who spent weekend in police custody appeals to US embassy for help

Yitzhar teen arrested, to be sent to 'reeducation' farm

Security forces arrest teen in middle of the night, demand he move to farm in southern Israel without consulting parents.

Samaria: Father defies 'undemocratic' order to send son away

Parents protest against unexplained orders for 15-year-old to leave his home.

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.

Authorities ‘recruiting informants’ among Samaria Jews

A legal NGO says police intelligence officer uses threats, promises to get residents to inform on fellow Jews.

'Sad situation on Temple Mount 49 years after liberation'

Rabbi arrested for asking Arab officer who pushed Jews to identify himself; youth who said 'amen' to well-wishes for Jewish people arrested.

Police 'turn into the KGB' for gay pride march

Special forces raid home at 2 a.m. and arrest kindergarten teacher mother of 4 'without any reason and without any warrant.'

'Slippery slope': Jewish youth banned from contacting 87 people

In a shocking precedent, Jewish youth handed unusual ban without trial or evidence, 'public isn't aware this is becoming routine.'

In Yitzhar 'evidence and trials are no longer needed'

Legal group slams Ya'alon's 'slippery slope to military dictatorship,' as 4 in beleaguered town are banned from Judea and Samaria.

Teenage girl arrested for holding a sign near Temple Mount

Police arrest girl for holding up sign near Temple Mount entrance protesting discriminatory policies on holy site.

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Watch: Jew arrested for uttering Biblical verse on Temple Mount

Jewish visitor obeyed laws against Jewish prayer - but was arrested anyway. Police officer: I decide what 'prayer' means here.

'We hear about suspects being tortured and worry about our son'

Court to examine right-wing activists' appeal against detention conditions. Parents: We don't know what they're doing to our children.

Honenu head fears jailed Jews may be tortured

Legal aid director 'fears for well-being' of 5 activists, saying vague charges of 'security crimes' are enough to breach 'basic rights.'

Two more Jews, including soldier, arrested in Shin Bet crackdown

Both suspects - including one IDF soldier - denied legal counsel in unusual wave of arrests.

Meir Ettinger: Prison guard is abusing me

Ettinger’s lawyer calls to suspend officer for ‘harsh abuse’ including false complaints. Prison response: Ettinger threatened to kill guard.

Rightwing activist 'Let me take part in my son's brit milah'

Meir Ettinger, a rightwing activist held under administrative detention, asks court to let him participate in son's brit milah on Monday.

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.'

Honenu: Government taking gun licenses, citizens defenseless

Legal defense organization Honenu claims many losing their gun licenses for unnecessary reasons, which endangers public.

Combat soldiers kept in jail even after suspicions fell flat

Honenu accuses police of applying same 'invalid norms' against 'Hilltop Youth' towards soldiers, over handling of Arab claims of assault.

IDF sends detention orders to hilltop youth members

IDF generals sign administrative detention orders against Jewish youths. Honenu: 'Selective enforcement against entire population.'

Meir Ettinger's draconian detention gets extended

Court approves administrative detention order; lawyer: 'the authorities don't like his positions, tomorrow they won't like mine or yours.'

Haredi soldier to serve 7 months for beating Arab detainees

Defense attorney decries sentence as proving military court's disconnect from 'daily hardships' of combat soldiers.

Woman gets back gun license taken over Temple Mount prayer

Old City resident successfully petitions having her license revoked in the midst of a terror wave for ‘Praying on Temple Mount.’

Second Jewish administrative detainee begins hunger strike

Evyatar Slonim, who has been held for almost six months, declares he is hunger striking along with Meir Ettinger.

Police brutality case closed because of 'lack of interest'

Teen claims police officer beat him to make him delete video of police violence. Case closed due to 'lack of interest for public.'

'Top provocator of the Messianic right'

Zionist Union's MK Hilik Bar responds to Itamar Ben-Gvir's threats, following the pair's confrontation on Knesset Channel.

Jewish teens indicted for beating an Arab shepherd

In months old case, two Jewish teens indicted for allegedly beating Arab shepherd last spring. Attorney: 'no basis in factual evidence.'

Arami family demands new police chief find murderers

Family asks commissioner to bring 'new energy' to investigation of Sept. 2014 attack, noting 'lack of proportion' with Duma.

Court strongly criticizes police in Judea, Samaria

Judge expresses outrage over police behavior in Judea Samaria. In one case, refuses to extend Jewish suspect's sentence.

Jew released after 5 months on 'false Shin Bet info'

Honenu hails release of right-wing activist after intel against him 'proven false,' demands administrative orders be rechecked.

Duma lawyer demands interrogation methods be made public

Adi Keidar, Honenu lawyer requests that court release ban on interrogation methods on the same day that indictments are made.

Duma affair: Another suspect released to house arrest

A minor who was arrested two weeks ago, was finally allowed to meet with his lawyer 15 days later.

'Worth 1,000 words'

Duma suspect reveals alleged suicide attempt scars

Two weeks after slashing his wrists to end to the alleged brutal torture, lawyers finally allowed to photograph suspect's cuts.

State Attorney refusing court order to free Duma suspect?

Honenu legal aid group says parents of suspect told by prison they got 'order from above' to breach court order, in 'illegal arrest.'

Leftist MKs: Cancel Honenu tax benefits for 'supporting terror'

MKs Trajtenberg, Rosenthal ask government to revoke tax benefits to Honenu for supporting right-wing 'terrorists.'

Indictment to be filed against one Duma suspect

Charges to be filed against one Jewish youth arrested in connection to Duma arson - for two-year-old assault case involving Bedouins.