Israeli police raided the Educational Bookshop, a prominent Palestinian-owned establishment in Jerusalem, detaining its two owners for alleged incitement related to a children's coloring book. The police actions included ransacking the shop and using Google Translate to inspect inventory, with the men subjected to detention and house arrest. Rights groups and intellectuals condemned the arrests, viewing them as part of a broader strategy to suppress Palestinian culture. Protests emerged in support of the owners, signaling concerns over the growing repression faced by Palestinians in East Jerusalem.
The Israeli police targeted a prominent Palestinian bookstore, detaining its owners over a children's coloring book while claiming it incited terrorism, igniting protests for cultural rights.
Israeli authorities raided a leading Palestinian bookshop, misusing children's literature as a pretext, which sparked outrage against their increasing attacks on Palestinian cultural expressions.
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