Escalating restrictions in Jerusalem as Ramadan approaches: mass summonses and deportations
As Ramadan approached, summonses and deportation orders persisted in Jerusalem, reflecting an escalating policy of restrictions against Palestinians in the city.
The Wadi Hilweh Information Center in Silwan reported that Israeli intelligence summoned 35 residents of Jerusalem, including the elderly, young men, teenagers, and women, to the al-Qishla police station in Old City of Jerusalem. They received orders preventing them from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque for one week, with the potential for extension.
The center reported that the Israeli authorities require those summoned to return to the interrogation centers immediately once the week-long ban concludes.
Every Jerusalemite received a written deportation order, citing a purported 'tangible fear of disrupting public order and security' as the reason, according to the document.
The orders included aerial maps showing the alleys, gates, and entrances that those restricted from approaching are forbidden to enter.
The Wadi Hilweh Information Center in Silwan reported that most of those summoned were released prisoners, noting that the occupation authorities immediately renewed their deportation orders after the previous orders issued to them last September expired. This move aims to continue restricting their access to Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The center added that most of the young men summoned today were from Sur Baher and Silwan.
Among those deported were:
1. Suhaib Afana
2. Ismail Afana
3. Ayoub Afana
4. Sheikh Abdul Rahman Bkeirat
5. Ezz El-Din Atoun
6. Dajana Atoun
7. Huthaifa Atoun
8. Dr. Najeh Bkeirat
9. Nidal Hijazi
10. Tariq Saadeh Al-Abbasi
11. Ishaq Afana
12. Oweis Hamada
13. Mohammad Musa Abeesan
14. Musa Abu Tayeh
15. Khalil Al-Ghazzawi
16. Sami Abu Halawa
17. Mamoun Al-Razem
The center noted that a number of those summoned preferred not to have their names published.
The Wadi Hilweh Information Center in Silwan reported that the campaign of raids on towns and neighborhoods to deliver summonses to young men and boys continues, along with telephone summonses that specify the date and time of the interview.
