Israeli Arrests Six for Teen's Murder
July 2014 By Abi Giwa
Abu Khdair
Police in Israel said it had arrested six people in connection with the murder of Muhammed Abu Khdair, a Palestinian teen abducted in daylight and was later found murdered.
According to the BBC, the police said Khdair was killed because of his nationality.
Post-mortem suggested he was burnt alive. The boy's murder had sparked days of violent protest. His murder had also been suspected to be a revenge for an earlier disappearance and death of three Israel teenagers.
Israel prime-minister, Benjamin Netanyahu had vowed to ensure justice in the Palestinian teen's case, saying Israel is a country of rule of law.
The six men arrested by Israeli police have been described as extremist Jews.
In another development, a United States' teen was reportedly arrested by Israel border police and was beaten with his mouth swollen.
According to the BBC, the police said Khdair was killed because of his nationality.
Post-mortem suggested he was burnt alive. The boy's murder had sparked days of violent protest. His murder had also been suspected to be a revenge for an earlier disappearance and death of three Israel teenagers.
Israel prime-minister, Benjamin Netanyahu had vowed to ensure justice in the Palestinian teen's case, saying Israel is a country of rule of law.
The six men arrested by Israeli police have been described as extremist Jews.
In another development, a United States' teen was reportedly arrested by Israel border police and was beaten with his mouth swollen.
