Overview

• Israeli police raided the Educational Bookshop in East Jerusalem, arresting Mahmoud and Ahmad Muna and confiscating books alleged to contain incitement.
• The bookstore, a long-standing cultural hub for intellectual exchange, is known for promoting dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians.
• Critics, including diplomats and authors, argue the raid undermines free speech and erases Palestinian cultural narratives.
• Police cited concerns over materials supporting terrorism, including a children’s book with a slogan often interpreted as anti-Israel.
• The arrests have drawn international attention, with calls for the Munas' release and defense of nonviolent civic engagement.