Sunday, November 8, 2009
Gaza man sentenced to three life terms in Israeli court
Bethlehem – Ma'an – An Israeli military court sentenced a Palestinian man to three life prison terms on Thursday, after convicting him of the killing of three Israeli soldiers and injuring a fourth in a roadside explosion seven years ago, Israeli media sources reported.
Nahed Al-Aqra, a Gaza resident, was convicted by the Beersheba military court.
Al-Arqa was found guilty of placing an explosive device under the tank of the soldiers near the Netzarim base in Gaza.He was also accused and convicted of membership with the Popular Resistance Committees.