Injustice

Soldier who killed peace activist denied appeal Taysir Hayb tells military committee hearing his appeal that he sent taped apology to family of British peace activist Tom Hurndall, whom Hayb killed while he was shielding Palestinian children from gunfire; however family denies receiving tape Hanan Greenberg A special IDF committee has denied an appeal by the soldier Taysir Hayb, who was convicted of killing British photographer and peace activist Tom Hurndall, for early release from prison. Hayb has served half of his sentence, and the committee determined that when he completes two-thirds his case will be reconsidered. More Time Court seeks more jail time for Hurndall killer / Hanan Greenberg Military prosecutor pushing for tougher sentence for IDF soldier convicted of killing British photographer in Rafah in 2003, arguing... [read full story]