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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Hearing for deported BU student postponed at Israeli court

Ma'an
The Israeli High Court issued a two-day extension for military prosecutors to file a report that will ultimately determine whether deported Bethlehem University student Berlanty Azzam will be allowed to finish her degree.

Israeli prosecutors have until 11am on Tuesday to file a report on their findings from a 17 November interview with Berlanty at the Erez crossing.

...According to Gisha, the Israeli rights group defending Berlanty, a hearing will be held in the next seven days, though their move to have the young-woman transferred back to Bethlehem to resume her studies immediately was denied. The group noted, however, that the court recommended the consideration of a bail-system, where Berlanty's family would post a substantial amount of cash, apparently to ensure she does not threaten Israeli security.

The rights group also noted a high likelihood that Berlanty will be able to leave the Gaza Strip in order to attend her trial. Full story
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