16-year-old Ahed Tamimi was charged with assault after she slapped and kicked two armed IDF soldiers as she tried to prevent them entering the family property.
However, some crucial background is being omitted. The week before, her cousin Mohammed Tamimi, 16, had been shot in the head by an IDF rubber bullet. Although his injuries were not life threatening, they were severe nonetheless and will remain with him for the rest of his life.
It’s a crucial omission because it justifies the anger with which Ahed confronted the Israeli soldiers.
Another heartbreaking event. Enough is enough.