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Sunday, June 21, 2009

Israel postpones release of senior Fatah deputy

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Israeli authorities have decided to postpone the release of Fatah-affiliated lawmaker Jamal Hwiel from prison, according to reports on Monday. 

The Fatah leader from Jenin Refugee Camp finished a seven-and-a-half-year sentence on on 20 June, a Saturday, but was postponed due to the Jewish sabbath, or Shabat. 

Regardless, Israel also on Monday refused to release the man, despite that his sentence has expired now by two days. Authorities did not provide an explanation.
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