FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2018 file photo, Mohammed Tamimi, Ahed Tamimi's 15-year-old cousin sits in his family home in Nabi Saleh, recovering from a serious head injury sustained after being shot with a rubber-coated metal bullet in clashes with Israeli troops on Dec. 15. Relatives of Ahed Tamimi, the Palestinian teen-turned-protest icon, said Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 that troops arrested 10 people from her West Bank village, including Mohammed. Mohammed, who had part of his skull removed by surgeons, said he was held in handcuffs for 10 hours before being released. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)
Republished February 26, 2018 - 7:27 AM
Original Publication Date February 26, 2018 - 6:41 AM
JERUSALEM - Relatives of Ahed Tamimi, the Palestinian teen-turned-protest icon, say troops arrested 10 people from her West Bank village on Monday, including a 15-year-old cousin with a serious head injury.
The teen, Mohammed, had part of his skull removed by surgeons after being shot at close range by Israeli troops on Dec. 15. That incident reportedly set off Ahed when she slapped and kicked two soldiers later that day.
Tamimi is on trial for the scuffle, and her case has won international attention.
Mohammed said he was taken from his home at 3 a.m. Monday, despite pleas from his father that detention and exposure to cold could endanger his health.
Mohammed told The Associated Press he was held for 10 hours in a cold cell, with his hands cuffed behind his back, before being released. He said he was interrogated about throwing stones at soldiers and organizing protests, allegations he denied.
The Israeli military said it was looking into the incident.
News from © The Associated Press, 2018