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U.S. Palestinian Teen Held In Israeli Prison After West Bank Raids; Consular Access In Spotlight

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A 16-year-old Palestinian-American from Palm Bay, Florida, Mohammed Ibrahim, has been held by Israeli authorities since Feb. 15 after being arrested during West Bank raids. His family and advocates allege beatings, a coerced confession to stone-throwing, and harsh prison conditions at Megiddo and Ofer; they are pressing U.S. officials for intervention. More than 100 groups and several members of Congress have urged action as the State Department says it is tracking the case.

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