Palestinian Teen Ahed Tamimi Emerges From Israeli Prison a Determined Activist (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Aug 6, 2018 The young woman captured international attention last year when she was filmed striking Israeli military members after learning that her 15-year-old cousin had been shot by soldiers. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Top 5 Things Palestinian Activist Ahed Tamimi Learned in Colonial Israeli Prison

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jul 30, 2018 Tamimi uses the experience of being jailed to advantage, as have many other colonial prisoners including Mandela and Gandhi. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Palestinian Protest Icon Tamimi Released From Israeli Prison

MOHAMMED DARAGHMEH / The Associated Press Jul 29, 2018 Ahed Tamimi returns home to a hero’s welcome in her West Bank village after Israel releases the 17-year-old from prison at the end of her eight-month sentence for slapping and kicking Israeli soldiers. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Threats, Innuendo in Israeli Questioning of Palestinian Teen

KARIN LAUB / The Associated Press Apr 9, 2018 The family of prominent protester Ahed Tamimi releases a video showing an interrogator telling the then-16-year-old her relatives will be arrested if she fails to cooperate. . Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Teen Palestinian Protester Gets 8 Months in Prison

AREEJ HAZBOUN / The Associated Press Mar 22, 2018 Ahed Tamimi is sentenced for slapping and kicking a pair of Israeli soldiers outside her West Bank home, capping a case that sparked uproar in Israel and attracted international attention. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

We Are All Ahed Tamimi

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Feb 13, 2018 The 17-year-old Palestinian girl has become a new icon of resistance in the struggle for freedom and basic human rights. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Palestinian Protester Ahed Tamimi Goes on Trial Behind Closed Doors

KARIN LAUB / The Associated Press Feb 13, 2018 The high-profile case against the 17-year-old girl who slapped and punched two Israeli soldiers has drawn international attention and criticism. She now is facing an Israeli military court. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Israeli Military Court to Try Palestinian Teen

KARIN LAUB / The Associated Press Feb 12, 2018 Ahed Tamimi is to go on trial for punching two Israeli soldiers during a protest in which her cousin was wounded. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Palestinian Teen Activist Talks About Life Under Occupation

Emily Wells / Truthdig Feb 8, 2018 Ahed Tamimi, now in jail and awaiting trial for protesting Israeli occupation of her village, was interviewed by journalist Abby Martin in 2016. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Why Is Israel So Afraid of 16-Year-Old Ahed Tamimi?

Ariel Gold and Taylor Morley / AlterNet Dec 31, 2017 The jailed young activist is a threat to the country's entire system of power. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Israeli Court Extends Detention of Palestinian Teen Icon

The Associated Press Dec 26, 2017 Ahed Tamimi, a 17-year-old from the West Bank village of Nebi Saleh, faces charges of attacking soldiers in what her father says was defense of her 15-year-old cousin. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )