Israeli intelligence sends flowers, summons to Palestinian man in 'sadistic' wedding gesture
Israeli intelligence sends flowers, summons to Palestinian man in 'sadistic' wedding gesture
On his wedding day, a Palestinian political prisoner received flowers and a note from Israeli intelligence summoning him for interrogation.
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This is the second time this year that Shin Bet has made such a gesture [Getty]
Israel’s Shin Bet internal security service delivered flowers and an interrogation summons to former political prisoner Mahdi Badawneh on his wedding day in Bethlehem.
Attached to the bouquet was a summons for interrogation along with a note reading: “Congratulations from the Captain of Israel’s intelligence service, Shaker”.
This is the second time this year that the Shin Bet has made such a gesture. In August 2021, also in Bethlehem, groom Ahmed Adaween from the Al-Azza refugee camp received a bouquet with a court summons for him and his brother.
Commentators and social media users have likened the gesture to a ‘sadistic’ threat, with others highlighting a pattern of Israeli provocations aimed at demoralising and dehumanising Palestinians in a moment of collective joy.
While wearing his tuxedos and celebrating with family and friends, Israeli forces handed over 24-year-old ex-prisoner a summons for interrogation on his wedding night, spoiling his happy time.https://t.co/VCtKrMZIXq
— Ramy Abdeljabbar 🐱🐶🇺🇸🇵🇸 (@Ramdog1980) November 25, 2021
"The Israeli occupation seemingly doesn't miss a chance to ruin the Palestinians' happiness," wrote one Twitter user.
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