Disturbing videos have emerged showing officers abusing critics of the Palestinian Authority’s (PA) ongoing crackdown on anti- resistance in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. One video shows a handcuffed and blindfolded young man being , while security personnel assault and curse him. Another clip depicts a detainee being in the face while his head is covered with a plastic bag. In a further , two detainees, bound and blindfolded, are forced to face a wall with one leg raised. They are made to chant, God, President Abu Mazen," in a scene reminiscent of tactics used by the government of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The Committee of Political Prisoners’ Families in the West Bank condemned the arrest campaign, which it said targeted individuals who expressed opposition to the security campaign on social media. The committee further revealed that detainees are being tortured both physically and psychologically to force them to record and publish apology videos. 'They suppress people's voices, making it forbidden to express any opinion about them' Palestinian security services spokesman Anwar Rajab responded to the videos, stating that the security forces are investigating the incidents and following proper procedures regarding their personnel's behaviour. PA forces have been besieging parts of Jenin and conducting large-scale raids against civilians since 5 December. The PA says the campaign, which targets armed anti-occupation groups, is part of an effort to restore law and order against “outlaws.” Armed anti-occupation groups in Jenin have rejected the labels used against them by the PA, saying their resistance against Israeli troops is legitimate. At least seven people have been killed since the PA operation was launched, including unarmed civilians, resistance fighters and members of the security forces. The PA’s campaign has sparked widespread unrest. Political analyst Azzam Abu Al-Adas, who publicly called for an end to the PA campaign to avoid civil strife, was summoned by the Preventive Security Service earlier this week. His wife, Omaima Sawalha, told Middle East Eye that he had not returned home since he was summoned to “drink a cup of coffee and talk” with the security service. His arrest has left their young son, an autistic six-year-old, distressed, she added. There have also been reports of security forces storming homes and shooting at shops in Qalqilya and Jenin, with owners accusing the PA of retaliation for their opposition to the campaign. Political activist Muhammad Ayesh described how security forces raided his home in Artas, Bethlehem, without a warrant, and insulted his family. Ayesh believes the raid was in response to his criticism of the Jenin operation, through which the PA has “removed the last political and moral red lines,” according to him. "They suppress people's voices, making it forbidden to express any opinion about them, and they target everyone," he said. The Ramallah-based Independent Commission For Human Rights said it was following the clips with great concern and called for a thorough investigation into the PA’s security services. The reported abuses represent a clear violation of the law and human rights if they were true, the commission added. It also denounced hate speech and incitement on social media but emphasised that such issues must be addressed through legal means. Finally, it reiterated its call for a national dialogue to define a clear approach to the Palestinian struggle at this critical juncture.
Graham McCormack delivered on his knockout promise in Waterford tonight. The Limerick southpaw settled his grudge with Craig McCarthy in style, securing a sixth-round stoppage on the War in Waterford card. The Shaun Kelly trained boxer made sure it was revenge rather than repeat thanks to a career-best performance at the SETU. There was an almost eery calmness about McCormack as he set about his task with real calm confidence. Following a set game plan he dropped his rival with slip and shot left hands at the end of both the first and second stanzas. To his credit, the Deise fighter did attempt to battle his way back into the fight but it was all over by the sixth, as McCormack’s slashing left to the body bled whatever resistance was left from the gut of the 36-year-old. Post the fight being waved off the pair embraced in the ring, signally an end to one of Irish boxing’s more famous feuds. There was retirement rumour surrounding both before the fight but walking away will now be a lot easier for former BUI Celtic title holder, McCarthy than McCromack. The pair started were they left off letting leather flow. However, it wasn’t reckless abandon, particularly in McCormack’s case. The Limerick side of the Munster mash up marched forward but with defensive accumen. McCarthy was responding and firing put ‘G Train’ had the slip and shoot down. He began to find a home for the left hand and twice hurt his foe with well timed shots before dropping him with the same move right on the bell. McCarthy rose to feet and welcomed the minute break. The home fighter landed a big left of his own early in the stanza and began to grow in confidence when combinations started to land. However, just when it looked like momentum was about to swing the way of ‘Built 2 Last’, the Shaun Kelly trained boxer, who sported a calm stealy look throughout, rolled under a McCarthy shot, landed another clean left hand and dropped his rival his again. The third was a close round with both having successes but there was a sense the Deise favourite had to work harder for his successes while the Treaty County man sported an assured and confident air. The fourth followed in a similar vein as McCarthy let combinations fly and McCormack pressed to land clean southpaw backends. The fact, that McCarthy ended the stanza with a big cut over his left eye indicated the clash was going the way Limerick native. McCarthy was full of effort in the fifth but was starting to find the pressure of his rival tiring. On the other hand ‘G’Train’ was just beginning to hit full steam. He looked as good as ever, showing he can box as well as fight. The pressure finally told and Treaty Boxing boxer finished the bout with a slashing body shot in the sixth.Tasmania Don't miss out on the headlines from Tasmania. Followed categories will be added to My News. Federal Opposition leader Peter Dutton is making his second visit to the key seat of Lyons in a month with a cash splash for a community cultural precinct at Sorell. Mr Dutton, Liberal Senator Jonathon Duniam and Liberal candidate for Lyons Susie Bower will meet with salmon industry workers in Triabunna and also announce $2.25m for the Sorell project which includes the relocation of the men’s shed. On his last visit he promised $150m for an irrigation scheme to provide a vital water supply for farmers in Tasmania’s South-East. The Liberals are hoping to win back Lyons, one of the most marginal seats in Australia and held by Labor for three terms. Mr Dutton has said he wants to ensure the future of the salmon industry in Macquarie Harbour and the rest of the state. Salmon farming pens in Macquarie Harbour, Tasmania. Photo: Eloise Carr “We would end this drawn out uncertainty and make a decision in favour of industry and we would change the laws to ensure this never happens again,” he said. “This will now be the second Christmas salmon workers have been denied certainty by (Prime Minister) Mr Albanese.” Senator Duniam said Labor had a history of “teaming up with the Greens” “Labor and the Greens stopped the Franklin Dam, they stopped two pulp mills from being built, they’ve decimated the forestry industry, and now they’re looking to shut down the salmon industry,” he said. Ms Bower accused Labor of “trading salmon jobs to keep mainland Greens happy”. “The salmon industry has reinvigorated the town of Triabunna,” she said. “Rebecca White and Labor can’t be trusted not to do another deal with the Greens that would see the shut down of the salmon industry and communities like this.” The Sorell cultural precinct has been a priority project for the Sorell Council — under an elected Dutton Government. TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA – NewsWire Photos – Sunday, 10 November 2024: Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton at Littlewood Berry Farm in Richmond, Tasmania. Picture: NewsWire / Linda Higginson The funding will deliver an amphitheatre and performing arts facilities, food truck spaces, accessible seating and paths, gardens and public amenities. With a co-contribution funding from the Sorell Council, the Sorell Men’s Shed will relocate from Station Lane. Mr Dutton said Ms Bower had been a “fierce advocate” for the project. “She is working every day to represent the needs of her local community and that’s why this great new precinct will make Sorell’s centre an even more attractive place to spend time in and will drive more activity to local businesses. “Men’s Sheds are a really important part of communities. They assist thousands of men and their families across the country and I’m pleased that this funding will assist in making sure they have the facilities they need to continue to thrive and support their membership.” Ms Bower said the community precinct and the relocation of the men’s shed was “a game changer for Sorell”. “This project has been in the works since 2018, but this funding will finally make it a reality.” susan.bailey@news.com.au More Coverage Catholic school’s significant milestone after 30 years Sue Bailey ‘High end’ apartments proposed for North Hobart Sue Bailey Originally published as Peter Dutton is in Lyons again with salmon workers and cash for Sorell project Join the conversation Add your comment to this story To join the conversation, please log in. Don't have an account? 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