Killing of Israa Ghrayeb explained

Place:Bethlehem
Casualties1:Reported deaths: Israa Ghrayeb

The death of Israa Ghrayeb took place on 22 August 2019 in the Palestinian city of Bethlehem.[1] Israa Ghrayeb, a 21-year-old Muslim make-up artist, was beaten to death in an "honor killing" because she posted a selfie with her fiance a day before they were supposed to get engaged.[2] [3] [4] Her family has denied the accusation, saying that instead she died of a heart attack.

Death and investigation

Ghrayeb died on 22 August 2019 after sustaining injuries at her home in Beit Sahour. Her death caused protests by Palestinians, because of the accusation that it was an honour killing.[4] Ghrayeb's family claimed that the cause of her death was a heart attack.[5] On September 6, Palestinian authorities had three people in custody in relation to the death and conducted a forensic investigation.[6]

On 12 September 2019 the investigation concluded that Ghrayeb died due to complications in her respiratory system caused by repeated beatings. Three family members were charged.[7]

Responses

The death of Israa Ghrayeb provoked outrage in the West Bank, with Palestinians arranging protests against the killing in Bethlehem and Ramallah.[8] [9]

The #WeAreAllIsraa hashtag was spread on social networks in solidarity with Ghrayeb.

Adalah Justice Project, a Palestinian Human Rights organisation, said they were "outraged and saddened" by the "heinous killing".[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Death of Palestinian young make-up artist Israa Ghrayeb raises questions over "honor murder". August 31, 2019. September 2, 2019. September 2, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190902192438/http://qudsnen.co/death-of-palestinian-young-make-up-artist-israa-ghrayeb-raises-questions-over-honor-murder/. dead.
  2. https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-women-protest-after-suspected-honor-killing/ Palestinian women protest after suspected ‘honor killing’
  3. Web site: Alghoul. Diana.
    1. WeAreIsraa: Outrage as Palestinian woman 'tortured to death' in honour killing
    . alaraby. 31 August 2019 .
  4. Web site: Protest erupt after 'honour killing' of 21-year-old woman. 2019-09-03. The Independent. en. 2019-09-05.
  5. News: Abu Shukhaidem . Haya A.Y. . Palestinian teen's suspected 'honour killing' provokes outrage in West Bank . 8 September 2019 . Middle East Eye . 1 September 2019.
  6. News: Public Prosecution: Investigations into the Case of Israa Ghrayeb Are Ongoing (VIDEO) . 8 September 2019 . The Palestinian Chronicle . 6 September 2019.
  7. News: Palestinian District Attorney: Israa Ghrayeb died as a consequence of being beaten. 12 September 2019 . Arab 48. 12 September 2019.
  8. https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/palestinians-march-against-honour-killings-after-make-artist-slain Palestinian teen's suspected 'honour killing' provokes outrage in West Bank
  9. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-49688920 Israa Ghrayeb: Palestinian woman's death prompts soul-searching

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