Defense Team Demands Reversal of Sheikhs' Al-Aqsa Expulsion Orders
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The defense team for Sheikhs Raed Salah and Kamal Khatib has demanded the cancellation of their hearing and the revocation of their seven-day expulsion from the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Lawyers argue the orders lack legal basis and violate religious freedom, citing international law and the sanctity of the mosque as an Islamic endowment. They believe the expulsion is politically motivated, stemming from the sheikhs' criticism of Israeli control. The defense requested the immediate lifting of the expulsion order.
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- Defense lawyers demanded Israeli police cancel a hearing and revoke a seven-day expulsion order for Sheikhs Raed Salah and Kamal Khatib from Al-Aqsa.
- The defense team argues the expulsion orders lack legal basis and violate freedom of worship and expression.
- Lawyers cited international law and the mosque's status as an Islamic endowment, asserting Israeli jurisdiction does not extend to Al-Aqsa.
- The defense believes the expulsion is politically motivated due to the sheikhs' criticism of Israeli control over the mosque.
- The lawyers requested the immediate cancellation of the hearing and the lifting of the expulsion order.
A defense team representing Sheikhs Raed Salah and Kamal Khatib has formally requested the Israeli police to cancel a hearing scheduled for Monday at the "Al-Qishla" police station in Jerusalem. They also demanded the revocation of a seven-day expulsion order barring the two sheikhs from the Al-Aqsa Mosque. The lawyers argue that the measures lack legal basis and infringe upon freedom of worship and expression.
The demand was submitted in a letter from lawyers Khaled Zabarqa, Omar Khmaisi, and Ramzi Katilat to the police officer in charge of investigations in the "David" area. This action follows the summons of the sheikhs for a hearing concerning their expulsion from the mosque.
The defense team asserted that the Al-Aqsa Mosque, in its entirety, is an Islamic endowment, and its administration falls under the purview of the Waqf (Islamic trust) and relevant religious authorities. They contend that issuing administrative orders preventing Muslims from accessing the mosque violates its sanctity and the religious autonomy of Muslims.
The letter cited international law concerning territories under occupation, stating that Israel's presence in Jerusalem does not grant it sovereignty over the Al-Aqsa Mosque or the authority to impose its legal system. The defense also argued that the expulsion orders contravene international obligations under the Hague Regulations of 1907 and the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, which protect religious beliefs and practices.
Furthermore, the lawyers objected to the police's reliance on Article 4(A) of the Israeli Police Law to justify the expulsion, deeming its use in barring access to Al-Aqsa illegitimate. The defense team believes the expulsion is linked to the sheikhs' public statements criticizing Israeli control over the mosque and calling for opposition to it. They suggested this indicates political motivations behind the decision, rather than public order concerns, and warned against using administrative orders to influence the sheikhs' stances or restrict their access to their place of worship.
The lawyers concluded their letter by demanding the immediate cancellation of the hearing and the lifting of the expulsion order, reiterating their position that the actions lack legal validity. The provided text did not include a response from the Israeli police.
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