Democracy Now! Audio Jasper Nathaniel on "Israel's Archaeological Apartheid," the Jailing of Mohammed Ibrahim & More
Dec 23, 2025
Jasper Nathaniel, a New York-based writer and reporter, sheds light on critical issues surrounding Israel's occupation of the West Bank. He discusses the harrowing story of Mohammed Ibrahim, highlighting his midnight abduction and the grave conditions faced by minors in military detention. Nathaniel also delves into how archaeology is used as a tool for dispossession, linking it to settlement propaganda and land confiscation. His insights reveal the interconnectedness of heritage and political claims in the region.
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Teen Abducted, Coerced And Detained
- Mohammed Ibrahim was abducted from his West Bank home at 15, blindfolded, zip-tied and beaten until he confessed to throwing a stone. He spent almost ten months in military detention, lost significant weight, and endured squalid conditions with other minors.
Family Kept In The Dark During Tragedy
- The case surfaced after reporting on Mohammed's cousin, Seifullah, who was beaten to death by settlers while Mohammed remained imprisoned unaware. Family had almost no access to Mohammed until U.S. embassy intervention after public pressure built.
Virtually No Family Contact
- Mohammed's family had essentially no access; a single embassy-mediated message was the only direct contact for months. At one hearing Mohammed waved at a camera assuming his father watched, but guards turned the camera off.