Israeli police have detained Palestinian singer Dalal Abu Amneh on suspicion of “incitement” after he posted on social media supporting Gaza.
Palestinian singer Dalal Abu Amneh arrested: According to the artist’s media team and her lawyer, Abeer Bakr, they shared the post, which contained a Palestinian flag and the statement “There is no victor but God,” last Saturday. The artist’s attorney stated that they are currently conducting an ongoing investigation, and they have not made a formal decision regarding whether to extend the artist’s detention.
Especially noteworthy, Bakr claimed that the goal to detain her was clear even before any questioning, according to the Arab 48 daily. After Israeli police received complaints about Israeli settlers for allegedly harassing Abu Amneh, the arrest took place.
Director of the Israeli right-wing activist group Shai Glick has urged Technion (Israel Institute of Technology) President Uri Sivan to expel Abu Amneh and other accused Hamas members from the school.
Additionally, Through music videos created and shown on Al Araby 2 TV, a sister station of The New Arab, Abu Amneh received attention for her work revitalising traditional Palestinian heritage and folk music.
“Abu Amneh, well known for her outspoken support for Palestine in both her music and other media, boycotted Dubai’s EXPO 2020 as a result of the UAE’s recent normalization with Israel.”