One could definitely conclude that Israel had a good reason for why these Arabs are in jail. Meanwhile, there are those of us who worry more about Christian and Hindus being thrown into jails to rot because their neighbors claim that they committed blasphemy against Islam. I have a great idea. Why don't they just open all the prisons in the Seattle area and set the criminals free?without discussing the merits of the charges against the prisoners and the nimpatiality or lack thereof of the israeli courts in regard to the trials of palestinians, haven't you been posting about how the israeli government and israeli citisens are vehemently opposed, as are you, to the release of these prisoners.
it would seem that more than a compassionate heart is involved in their release. perhaps even, israel holds such prisoners in anticipation of their value as bargaining chips in negotiations.
marwan barghouti refused to recognise the jurisdiction of israeli courts over the palestinians and refused to participaate in his own defense. this did not escape the notice of the irish people, who have similarily been treated by the british courts.
if israel were truly serious about peace, barghouti would be released as he is the only bridge between HAMAS and the PLO.
Bargaining chips?
one could almost conclude that these so called and alleged "terrorists" are not nearly as terrible as they are made out to be.
one could almost conclude that they are imprisoned for the sole purpose to be used by the israelis to negotiate conditions.
one could almost conclude that an arab, be he or she palestinian or israeli, is frequently tried and convicted unfairly and imprisoned unjustly if israel is willing to release such "terrorists" in battalion size numbers.