Bassem Abu Rahmeh

Israeli government closes case of killing of unarmed protester; cites ‘lack of evidence’

Bassem Abu Rahme flying a kite (image from palestinechronicle)
B’Tselem – September 10, 2013

Four and a half years have passed since the killing of Bassem Abu Rahmeh by a tear gas canister fired at him directly from a short range. The death was documented by three video angles, but the Israeli state announced Monday it is closing the case citing lack of evidence