Three Families Imprisoned

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Monday, 21 July 2008 13:33 Written by Posted by John Hellein

According to Arutz Sheva (middle of the article), three men, each the head of a family which is a part of a community, Asael (near Susia in Southern Judea) that totals only four families, remain imprisoned after a decision by Israel's Supreme Court:

The court noted in its ruling that the three are "dangerous, even if we accept their claim that the series of events began with a provocation by the Palestinian residents." The Arab who was allegedly beaten attacked Asael a total of three times. Asael residents filed charges with the police two months ago against him regarding arson, but no action was taken.

From the perspective of Israel's Supreme Court, it is dangerous when Jews actually defend themselves against attack of their property, even when their own police force does nothing. Allowing such attacks to go unanswered not only jeopardizes the livlihood of the community but emboldens the Arabs to "kill, steal and maim" the Jews themselves and not only their property.

Below is a map of communities of Har Hevron highlighting Sussia's location. Click on the map to go to an interactive Google map of the area.