Gaza court sentences three to death for murdering two journalists

Date: 24 / 05 / 2009 Time: 14:17
Gaza – Ma’an –

A Palestinian military court in Gaza sentenced three men convicted of killing two journalists to death by firing squad on Sunday.

A three judge panel handed the sentence to Shadi Khader Ahmad, Shadi Abd Al-Karim Al-Madhoon and Raed Sabri Al-Maqousi for the kidnap and murder of journalists Muhammad Abdo and Sulaiman Al-Ashi.

Judge Muhammad Yousuf Nofal presided over the hearing in the Gaza court, along with Judges Aiman Imad Ad-Din and Sami Na’im Al-Ashram

Of the three men condemned to death, only Shadi Ahmad was present for the hearing. The three have the option to appeal the sentence. In addition, under Palestinian law, all death sentences must be approved by the president before they can be carried out.

WHO demands Israel to immediately lift its blockade on Gaza

[ 23/05/2009 - 11:02 AM ]

GENEVA, (PIC)--

The world health organization (WHO) demanded, in a resolution approved by its general assembly on Friday, Israel to immediately lift its siege on the Gaza Strip, calling for securing safe passage for Palestinian ambulances, respecting and protecting medical teams.

The resolution which was issued by the organization at a meeting of the 193 member states held last week in Geneva stressed that the Israeli closure of Gaza crossing was the reason for the serious shortage of medicines and medical supplies inside the Strip.

The WHO demanded Israel to comply with the decision issued by the international court of justice regarding the removal of the apartheid wall which has grave implications on the accessibility and quality of medical services received by the Palestinian citizens in the occupied Palestinian lands including east Jerusalem.

According to the resolution, Israel is also demanded to improve the living and medical conditions of Palestinian prisoners in its jails especially children, women and patients.

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