Five detained legislators wounded while being transferred to court

Friday August 01, 2008 08:12 by Saed Bannoura - IMEMC & Agencies

Palestinian sources reported that five Hamas legislators, imprisoned by Israel, were wounded while being transferred to an Israeli court as the military truck driver kept stepping on the breaks without any warning,

A letter that was sneaked from prison and was received on Thursday by the Palestine Information Center, which is run by Hamas, revealed that legislators Mohammad Abu Teir and Nayef Al Rajoub were moved to Al Ramlah hospital after suffering moderate injuries.

Three other legislators, identified as Khaleel Al Rabee’ey, Azza Salhab, and Mahmoud Al Ramahy, sustained mild wounds.

The legislators were handcuffed and their legs were tied so they were unable to protect themselves and their heads slammed into vehicles iron top.

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