Israel: We always Give Life Sentences With No Proof Needed

Israeli court issues 54 life sentences against Hamas official Ibrahim Hamed

RAMALLAH, (PIC)-- The Israeli military court of Ofer prison issued on Sunday morning 54 life prison terms against senior Hamas official Ibrahim Hamed without proving any charge leveled by the prosecutor against him. Hamed, from Silwad town east of Ramallah city, was captured in May 2006 after a pursuit for 10 years. He is accused by the Israeli intelligence of being responsible for carrying out deadly attacks against Israelis. His trial lasted for more than six years during which the Israeli courts failed to condemn him for lack of evidence. Hamed refused to recognize the sentences issued against him, describing them as political par excellence and the Israeli courts as illegitimate. His lawyer Ra'fat Hamed said the court verdict was based on recommendations from the Israeli intelligence agency, and not on legal evidence. The lawyer affirmed that his client was never affected by the unjust sentence and is in high spirits.