Palestinian activist mounts challenge over Israel prison ‘abuse’
Jafar Rafah was among those arrested during protest in Israel against the deadly crackdown on Gaza demonstrators.
A leading Palestinian activist is mounting a legal challenge against the Israeli police over allegations he was beaten while in custody.
Jafar Rafah was among 21 people arrested in the city of Haifa in a demonstration against Israel’s policies towards Gaza.
His treatment is highlighting concerns about freedom of speech for Palestinian citizens of Israel.
Al Jazeera’s Harry Fawcett reports from Haifa, Israel.
Published On 23 May 2018