For years, Ezra Nawi has been an active and outspoken Israeli activist for the Palestinians of the South Mount Hebron region. Recently he was found guilty of assaulting an officer, a crime that he denies, and no one who knows Ezra believes.
I have worked with Ezra on many occasions, and although passionate about his work with Palestinians, he is good-humored and has never been violent in any way. I do not believe for a moment that he is guilty of assault.
Neve Gordon wrote an opinion piece in The Guardian that tells the story well.
There is also a website that has been put up to help support Ezra through political petitions and assistance with legal fees.
The website is at:http://www.supportezra.net/
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