Jerusalem Court Halts Testimony in Incitement Case Against Sheikh Akram Sabri
The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court held its first evidentiary hearing on Monday in the indictment against Sheikh Akram Sabri, the preacher of Al-Aqsa Mosque and head of the Supreme Islamic Council in Jerusalem. The Israeli prosecution had charged Sabri with "incitement." During the lengthy session, a prosecution witness attempted to testify about Sabri's participation in condolence gatherings and his public statements.
Sabri's defense team objected to the testimony, arguing it was general, not directly related to the charges, and violated legal procedures for witness examination. The court accepted the defense's objection and canceled the continuation of the witness's testimony.
Following this decision, the court postponed the case to November 23, 2026, to allow for further evidence and witness testimonies. Sheikh Sabri was absent from the hearing due to health reasons, but the court proceeded with the case in his absence.
This trial follows previous reporting on the initiation of legal proceedings against Sheikh Sabri, with him having previously stated his refusal to remain silent regarding incursions into Al-Aqsa.
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