Overview

• Israeli forces detained the body for 11 days after Yinon Levi, who claimed self-defense, was released from house arrest by a Jerusalem court.
• More than 60 women from Umm al Khair launched a hunger strike to demand the return of Hathaleen’s remains and to uphold traditional burial practices.
• The Israeli military declared Umm al Khair a closed military zone, carried out raids that detained over 20 villagers and two foreign activists, and set up checkpoints around the village.
• Authorities stipulated that the burial occur at night outside Umm al Khair, limited mourners to 15 people and prohibited mourning tents, drawing criticism from villagers.
• Hathaleen’s family and village women continue to press for full burial rights, justice for settler violence and protections against further military restrictions.