Israeli Forces Arrest Prominent Palestinian Activist Salah Khawaja

On Wednesday 26 October 2016, Israeli Forces raided the house of Mr. Salah Khawaja, located in central Ramallah, and caused destruction in the property. Israeli Forces entered into the neighborhood and sprayed tear gas that caused suffocation among different families. Mr. Khawaja is  the coordinator of the Popular Campaign against the Wall and Settlements and Secretary of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions National Committee.

Currently, Mr.Khawaja is held under interrogation in Petah Tikva for 15 days with a ban on attorney visits.