Abbas: Shut Up or I will Arrest You!

By News on the Net -- Gatestone Institute —— Bio and Archives July 19, 2017

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A new Palestinian law combating information technology (IT) crimes has sparked a wave of protests from Palestinian journalists and human rights organizations. The controversial Cyber Crime Law, signed by Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas on July 11, permits the imprisonment of Palestinians for "liking" or sharing published material on the internet. -- More..