Ben Uliel Claims Innocence in Court, Cites Coercion

Amiram Ben Uliel, currently imprisoned, appeared in the Jerusalem District Court for a civil lawsuit filed by the Dawabsheh family against him. During the hearing, Ben Uliel declared to the judges, "I did not commit the crime, this is extortion under threat." He further stated, "I am not supposed to pay a shekel because I am innocent."

Ben Uliel's attorney, Avraham Cohen, explained that during the criminal proceedings, his client's testimony was disregarded, thus questioning the basis for damages. The court also heard arguments that liability was determined three years prior, despite Ben Uliel maintaining his innocence.

Details from the hearing are under a gag order. The "Justice for Amiram" campaign issued a statement following the ruling, asserting that Ben Uliel has endured harsh prison conditions due to a verdict reached after severe torture and threats. They echoed Ben Uliel's claim of innocence, calling the current financial demands "extortion under threat" after his confession was allegedly extracted through torture. The campaign criticized that "the person responsible for the torture is on his way to the Knesset, while Amiram is demanded to pay."

The campaign added that Amiram's voice was silenced throughout the criminal process, his claims ignored, and his basic rights violated. They pledged to continue supporting him in his fight for truth, stating that an innocent person should not be imprisoned, let alone forced to pay for a crime they did not commit.