JERUSALEM – The European Union says it is "concerned" over Israel´s
conviction of a prominent Palestinian protest leader.
An Israeli military court on Sunday convicted Bassem al-Tamimi, 45,
of urging youths to throw rocks at security forces and of leading
illegal demonstrations, based on the testimony of a 15-year-old.
Al-Tamimi led protests in the West Bank village of Nabi Saleh for
years against Israeli policies. The protests often turn into clashes
between rock-throwing youths and Israeli forces firing tear gas.
EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said in a statement Tuesday
that the minor was interrogated "in violation of his rights."
