Sheikh Sabri was taken to the Masqubia detention center after his arrest at his residence. He denied accusations of incitement made by Israeli Interior Minister Itmar Ben Gweir and National Security Minister Moshe Arbel, stating that his tribute was delivered from a religious perspective and did not constitute incitement.
Sheikh Sabri questioned the irony of being accused of provocation in a context that supposedly values freedom of expression. The arrest came after several Israeli ministers demanded action against Sheikh Sabri for his praise of Ismail Haniyeh. An Israeli police spokesperson confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine if the imam’s statements were indeed provocative, and appropriate measures will be taken based on the findings.
The arrest has sparked concerns about freedom of speech and religious expression in the region. Sheikh Sabri’s tribute to Ismail Haniyeh was seen as a religious duty, and his arrest has been criticized as an attempt to silence Palestinian voices.
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