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Israel seizes solar panels powering Bedouin school in West Bank

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Bedouin encampment in Abu Nuwar in 2015. Photo: Anadolu Agency

Published: 14 August 2017

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Army authorities violated the established procedure of waiting until High Court makes an interim decision on a petition before acting

The Israeli Civil Administration knew a petition was being filed (Haaretz)
The court issued a restraining order against the confiscation – an hour after the panels were carted off (Aug 10)

Former attorney general stands with Palestinians facing eviction (+972)
Former Attorney General Michael Ben Yair, whose former family home in Jerusalem is now occupied by Palestinians facing eviction, says he will reclaim the property to legally hand it over to them (Aug 13)

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