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"We'll continue to fight racism both locally and globally in legal and public measures," added Iraqi.
On May 17, Al Haq headlined "Israeli Raid Violates Palestinian Freedom of Association," saying:
In recent days, Israeli security forces raided Palestinian Grassroots Anti-Apartheid Wall Campaign (Stop the Wall) offices. They also targeted the Palestinian People's Party (PPP) located in the same building.
Fundamental expression and association rights were violated. It wasn't the first time and won't be the last. On May 8, PPP staff member Haytham slept over in his office. At around 1:30AM, hammering on its door awakened him.
Through its peephole, he saw about eight soldiers. They pushed their way inside, shoved him aside, ordered him against the door, then confined him to one room.
From inside, he saw soldiers break into other rooms to conduct searches. A high-ranking Israeli officer questioned him. They wanted PPP and Stop the Wall employee names. They asked about posters and documents found.
Military jeeps then surrounded the building. Hammering on doors and breaking sounds followed. He notified Stop the Wall's Jamal Mousa Ja'afra.
At around 3:00AM, Haytham saw broken locks and forced entry into their offices. Computers and other property were confiscated. Meeting minutes and confidential documents were seized.
Soldiers did it earlier this year. In February, they confiscated computers, electronic devices, documents, and other property. At issue is shutting down nonviolent Palestinian organizations. All are vulnerable to middle-of-the-night raids, arrests, and personal property seized.
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