Killing of Abir Aramin
Abir Aramin عبير عرامين | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1997 |
| Died | 2007 |
| Cause of death | Shot by Israel Defense Forces |
Abir Aramin (Arabic: عبير عرامين, 1997-2007) was a Palestinian girl who was shot and killed by the Israel Defense Forces in January 2007.[1] Her death gained attention because her father, Bassam Aramin, had been a Fatah militant that subsequently embraced a peaceful resolution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict through Combatants for Peace.[2][3]
Life[edit]
Aramin was born in 1997 and went to school in 'Anata, north of Jerusalem.[4][5][6]
Shooting[edit]
On January 16, 1997, Aramin left school with her sister and some friends.[3][7] On their way home, she stopped at a candy store.[8] While there, a group of Israeli border officers drove onto the street, attracting the attention of a group of youths, who began throwing rocks at them.[9] During this altercation, one of the border officers fired their gun, hitting Aramin in the head with a rubber bullet; she had not been involved in the rock-throwing.[10][9] According to witnesses, Aramin collapsed, bleeding profusely from the wound.[11][12] She was rushed to the Hadassah Medical Center, where she underwent surgery for several hours.[11] Aramin succumbed to her injuries within days.[11][13]
In the wake of Aramin's death, the Israeli authorities alleged that Aramin had died after being hit by a stone.[9][14] The authorities closed the investigation in the same year.[15]
Aftermath[edit]
In the wake of Aramin's death, her father, Bassam Aramin, wrote an article in the The Palestine Chronicle, emphasizing his commitment to nonviolence and criticizing the IDF's reaction to her death.[16] Bassam brought a civil case, seeking compensation from the Israeli government.[9] The Israeli government refused to order a criminal investigation in February 2008.[6]
In 2010, Jerusalem District Court Judge Orit Efaal-Gabay determined that Israel was liable for Aramin's death.[6][17][18]
On July 10, 2011, the Israeli High Court of Justice ruled that two officers suspected of killing Aramin would not stand trial.[19] In September of the same year, Aramin's family was awarded $430,000 in compensation.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ Moorhead, Joanna (2013-08-03). "'Why are men so angry that they kill children to get what they want?'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ Macintyre, Donald (January 20, 2007). "The tragic death of an activist's daughter". The Independent.
- ^ a b The Associated Press (2010-08-18). "Jerusalem Court Rules Israel Was Responsible for Death of a Palestinian Girl". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ Harris, Emily (March 22, 2016). "A Palestinian Takes A Different Road In His Fight". National Public Radio.
- ^ "'Circle of blood': The club no Israeli or Palestinian wants to be in. Yet, they urge peace". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ^ a b c Izenberg, Dan (2010-08-16). "'Compensate killed girl's family'". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ Greenberg, Jo (2007-02-11). "A father's plea: 'Stop the killing'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ "Israel ruled responsible for death of Palestinian girl". BBC News. 2010-08-16. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ a b c d e Sherwood, Harriet (2011-09-26). "Israel to pay family compensation over killing of Palestinian girl". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ Harris, Emily (March 22, 2016). "A Palestinian Takes a Different Road in His Fight". National Public Radio. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Turning the other cheek". The Guardian. 2007-11-07. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ Peled-Elhanan, Nurit (2007-01-21). "Let our children live". The Electronic Intifada. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ "What Happened to Abir?". Rebuilding Alliance. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ Sherwood, Harriet (2010-08-17). "Palestinian girl was killed by border guards' rubber bullet, judge rules". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ Baranski-Walker, Donna (2010-08-27). "Will the Aramin Civil Trial Lead to Indictments in Israel's Criminal Court?". HuffPost. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ Bassam, Aramin (2007-02-09). "Bassam Aramin: A Plea for Peace from a Palestinian Father". Palestine Chronicle. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ Waked, Ali (2010-08-17). "Killed Palestinian girl's father: Soldiers are victims too". Ynetnews. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ "Israel ruled responsible for death of Palestinian girl". BBC News. 2010-08-16. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ Zarchin, Tomer (July 11, 2011). "No Trial for Cops Suspected in Death of Palestinian Girl, 10". Haaretz. Retrieved February 6, 2024.