Death of Israa Ghrayeb

The Death of Israa Ghrayeb took place on 22 August 2019 in the Palestinian city of Bethlehem.[1] Israa Ghrayeb, 21 years old, was reportedly beaten to death in an "honor killing" because she posted a selfie with her fiance a day before they were supposed to get engaged.[2][3] Her family has denied the accusation, saying that instead she died of a heart attack.

Death of Israa Ghrayeb
Date22 August 2019 (2019-08-22)
LocationBethlehem
Casualties
Reported deaths: Israa Ghrayeb

Death and investigation

Ghrayeb died on 22 August 2019 after sustaining injuries at her home in Beit Sahour. Her death caused protests by Palestinians because of the accusation that it was an honour killing.[3] Ghrayeb's family claims that the cause of her death was a heart attack.[4] As of September 6, The Palestinian authorities had three people in custody in relation to the death, and were awaiting the final forensic report.[5]

On the 12th of September 2019 the investigation concluded that Ghrayeb died due to complications in her respiratory system caused by repeated beatings. Three family members charged. [6]

Public response

#WeAreAllIsraa hashtag was spread on social networks in solidarity with a 21-year-old Palestinian Israa Ghrayeb from Bethlehem, who died after allegedly being beaten and tortured in an "honor killing" after she posted a video on social media with a man whom she was soon supposed to be engaged to.[1][2]

Responses

The death of Israa Ghrayeb provoked outrage on the West Bank, with Palestinians arranging protests against the killing in Bethlehem and Ramallah.[7][8]

Adalah Justice Project, a Palestinian Human Rights organisation, said they were "outraged and saddened" by the "heinous killing".[2]

See also

References
  1. "Death of Palestinian young make-up artist Israa Ghrayeb raises questions over "honor murder"". August 31, 2019.
  2. Alghoul, Diana. "#WeAreIsraa: Outrage as Palestinian woman 'tortured to death' in honour killing". alaraby.
  3. "Protest erupt after 'honour killing' of 21-year-old woman". The Independent. 2019-09-03. Retrieved 2019-09-05.
  4. Abu Shukhaidem, Haya A.Y. (1 September 2019). "Palestinian teen's suspected 'honour killing' provokes outrage in West Bank". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  5. "Public Prosecution: Investigations into the Case of Israa Ghrayeb Are Ongoing (VIDEO)". The Palestinian Chronicle. 6 September 2019. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  6. "Palestinian District Attorney: Israa Ghrayeb died as a consequence of being beaten". Arab 48. 12 September 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  7. Palestinian teen's suspected 'honour killing' provokes outrage in West Bank, 1 September 2019, Middle East Eye
  8. Israa Ghrayeb: Palestinian woman's death prompts soul-searching, 16 September 2019, BBC
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