Israel must drop charges against Palestinian human rights lawyer released on bail

Headline Title: Israel must drop charges against Palestinian human rights lawyer released on bail 24 October 2013 The Israeli authorities must drop all charges against a Palestinian human rights lawyer released on bail last night, Amnesty International said.A military judge at Ofer Military Court ordered the release of Anas Bargouthi on bail because confessions from other detainees submitted as evidence failed to prove he is a security threat – particularly since the accusations against him relate to alleged activities from over a year ago.“The release of Anas Bargouthi is positive…

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