Urgent ! Munther Amira was sentenced today to six months in prison by Ofer military court in the occupied West Bank. He was convicted on four charges relating to his participation in demonstrations, including “participating in a march without a permit”, which is not a recognised criminal offence under international law. Munther's arrest, continued detention and sentencing to six months in prison and five years’ probation for peacefully participating in protests is a blatant and appalling attempt to intimidate those who peacefully protest against Israel’s occupation, Amnesty International said today. Some of the charges and evidence brought to court against Munther Amira included holding signs “rebuking the USA” and “the Balfour Declaration” and holding a sign with activist Ahed Tamimi’s picture on it. By sentencing Munther Amira to six months in prison for his peaceful participation in protests, the Israeli authorities continue to show contempt for their obligations to protect the rights of Palestinians living under their occupation. Munther Amira must be released immediately and unconditionally,” said Magdalena Mughrabi, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for the Middle East and North Africa. Read Amnesty press release: www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2018/03/israelopt-palestinian-activist-munther-amira-must-be-released-immediately-and-unconditionally/ Amnesty UK: www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releases/israel-jails-palestinian-activist-who-protested-over-ahed-tamimis-arrest #FreeMuntherAmira