Today, October 1, Zakaria Zubeidi was finally released on bail and is on his way home to Jenin from Jericho where he has been held in punitive detention for almost five months.
Our sincere gratitude to everyone who has worked so hard for Zakaria’s release!
A press conference will be held at The Freedom Theatre shortly.
Press conference with The Freedom Theatre co-founder Zakaria Zubeidi
When: October 3 at 12 pm
Where: The Freedom Theatre, Jenin Refugee Camp
Zakaria Zubeidi, co-founder of The Freedom Theatre and former commander of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades in Jenin Refugee Camp, was in the late hours of October 1st released on bail pending a court hearing on October 7th. Zubeidi was released after having spent almost five months in Palestinian Authority prison in Jericho.
Zubeidi’s detention on May 13th came amidst a wave of raids and arrests by the Palestinian Authority in the refugee camp, where tension has risen in recent months, including several shooting incidents.
Not until recently were formal charges made against Zubeidi, stating that he is suspected of involvement in a shooting attack against the late Jenin Governor Kadura Musa on May 2nd. Zubeidi denies these charges and has carried out two hunger strikes during his imprisonment, protesting against inhumane treatment and violation of rule of law. More than 3,000 people around the world have signed petitions calling for his release.
For directions:
Rawand Arqawi, PR Officer
+972(0)599971070, [email protected]
For more information:
Jonatan Stanczak, Managing Director of The Freedom Theatre
+972(0)599017654, [email protected]
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