It is clear that Hana's arrest is completely without grounds, and is simply aimed at applying pressure on her family. To date,no charges have been made against them, and their lawyer has been denied access. In light of past practices of the Israeli Police and security services, we are concerned about Hana, Abir and Nasser's welfare and the conditions of their interrogation and confinement. There were numerous credible allegations that police beat persons in detention. Three Palestinian prisoners died in Israeli custody under ambiguous circumstances during the year.
Prison conditions are poor.
Prolonged detention, limits on due process, and infringements on privacy rights remained problems. Demand that the Abu-Khdeirs receive full access to their lawyers, that they be ensured due process under law, and that any interrogation and legal proceedings be made public. Furthermore, Hana is a US citizen, which means the US Consul General in Jerusalem has a responsibility to look after her rights. Send him and the Ambassador a letter requesting that they fulfill their consular duties to ensure Hana receive fair and humane treatment, due process, and regular consular visits.