Saqi Books has launched a GoFundMe campaign to support the Educational Bookshop in Jerusalem, after the owners were arrested and had books confiscated from their store last week.
Mahmoud and Ahmad Muna were released under house arrest on 11th February, two days after their initial arrest. The bookshop owners were initially charged for “inciting and supporting terrorism” and then for “disturbing the public order” during the interrogation.
Israeli police wrote in a statement on X: “Officers in Jerusalem arrested two individuals suspected of selling books containing incitement and support for terrorism. Detectives seized numerous books, including a children’s colouring book with nationalist content. The suspects are due to appear in court today.”
The crowdfunding campaign has raised £16,952 of its £25,000 target. The money will go toward replacing the books that were confiscated from the shop. It will also help the booksellers address any potential damages to their store and allow them to pay interim booksellers until they can return to work, which will be in around 20 days, according to reports.
Customers are encouraged to visit the bookshop and purchase a book if they are not able to donate money through the crowdfunding campaign.
