Israeli police arrest more politicians calling for a ceasefire

Following the arrest of the head the High Follow-Up Committee, Mohammed Baraka, this morning in Nazareth, Israeli police have also detained others. 

Others who were arrested include politicians Sami Abu Shehadeh, Mtanes Shehadeh, Yousef Tartour and Haneen Zoabi.
Baraka was arrested while taking part in planning a protest against the war in Gaza and calling for a ceasefire. 

Earlier this month, leading voices amongst Palestinian citizens of Israel and members of the committee denounced what they called "punitive policies" by authorities enforced against them in the aftermath of the war in Gaza. 

MPs and members of the High Follow-Up Committee accused police of silencing dissenting voices against Israel's bombing of Gaza.