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The police initially claimed the bookstore was selling books supporting terrorism, but the arrests were made under the less serious charge of "breach of public order," a tactic described as common when dealing with freedom of expression issues. The court extended the Munas' detention, despite the judge criticizing the police for not obtaining prior approval from the prosecutor's office, as required for charges related to "identification with a terrorist organization".
Family members and legal representatives assert the raid was a form of political persecution and an attempt to control knowledge, comparing it to historical book seizures. The bookstore, established in 1984, is a well-known institution in occupied East Jerusalem, frequented by international visitors.
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