The Israeli Left is today undergoing the biggest attack ever mounted against it by the Israeli authorities. About 60 militants, both Arabs and Jews, were arrested and charged with either involvement in, or knowledge of, a so-called 'Syrian spy-ring'.
A hysterical slander campaign by the Israeli press aimed against the Zionist Left has raged on for weeks. From the very start the press declared the accused guilty, some journalists even calling for the outlawing of the non-Zionist and anti-Zionist Left.
The fact that brutal methods of torture were used against the detainees was first publicised Israeli Parliament (called the Knesset) who is a member of the Israeli Communist Party (RAKAH) and whose son is among the detainees. The detainees were beaten up, stripped naked, showered with ice-cold water, trampled upon and subjected to electric shocks in all parts of the body, including the testicles. Some of the detainees were forced to be present during the torture of their comrades. If one adds to this campaign the recent attempts by the Israeli authorities to take over the militant League for Human Rights in Israel it is evident that the Government is attempting to put an end to any Left militancy which involves joint JewishArab activity.
The Israeli Left requires every bit of international solidarity and support. Previous experience shows that such support is very effective and has in the past secured immediate results. Contributions for legal aid and support for the families of the detainees are urgently required and should be sent to the address below.
The ad-hoc committee for the Defense of Civil Liberties in Israel is calling for a demonstration against the Israeli Minister of Police (n.b. there is a special ministry of Police in Israel) currently visiting Britain, on Saturday, January the 20th. (assemble Dollis Hill tube at 7.15p.m.)
Letters of support can be sent directly to Israel c/o Dr. I. Shahak, 2, Bartnura st. Jersualem.
The Ad-Hoc committee for the Defense of Civil Liberties in Israel, Israel Palestine Socialist Action Group, The Israeli Revolutionary Action Committee Abroad, cheques payable to Sylvia Klingberg. 36, Summerfield Av. NW6. London.
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