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Israel’s pivot to the right brings unprecedented crackdown on freedom of speech

In February, Israeli police raided Mahmoud Muna's bookstore in East Jerusalem, seeking books they labeled as inciteful and detaining him and his nephew for 48 hours during the incident.
Critics argue that since Hamas's October 7 attack, restrictions on free speech in Israel have intensified, alarming activists and intellectuals.
A spokesperson for the Israeli Prime Minister's Office stated that all measures taken are within the framework of Israeli law and aimed at preventing incitement, despite ongoing concerns over freedom of expression.
Muna fears for future generations, believing that restrictions on thought by the government could stifle independent thinking among youth.

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Al Jazeera

Israeli forces raid Palestinian bookstore again and seize ‘inciting’ books

Israeli forces raided a Palestinian bookstore in occupied East Jerusalem and seized books 'inciting violence.'

1 day ago·Qatar

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ABC Australia

Israeli police raid Palestinian-run bookshop for second time in a month

The owner of the bookshop in East Jerusalem was arrested and authorities confiscated books, a month after accusing the family running the store of breaching the peace.

1 day ago·Australia

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Jerusalem Post

Israel Police raid east Jerusalem bookstore, arrested owner

The family of the co-owner said that the police confiscated books and placed an order for the store to be closed, all without a search or arrest warrant.

2 days ago·Jerusalem, Israel

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The New Arab

Israeli police release Palestinian bookseller after second raid

Israeli police have released the owner of a book store in occupied East Jerusalem after conducting a second raid against his business since February. Imad Muna, the 61-year-old co-owner of The Educational Bookshop in Jerusalem's Old City, was detained on Tuesday following an Israeli raid that saw the confiscation of books. During the raid, police ordered the store to close, although no search or arrest warrant was presented at the time according…

2 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Haaretz

Israel Police raid East Jerusalem bookshop for second time in a month, detain owner

The owners of the Educational Bookshop told Haaretz that police confiscated books and closed the store without a warrant. Last month, the Israeli State Attorney criticized the police's actions during the initial raid and arrests which sparked international outrage

2 days ago·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

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