MP Imad Al-Adwan meets defense team for first time since arrest in Israel

MP Imad Al-Adwan
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AMMAN — MP Imad Al-Adwan, who has been detained by Israeli authorities since April 23 on charges of alleged smuggling of weapons and gold, was able to meet with his defense team for the first time in prison on Thursday. اضافة اعلان

According to lawyer Osama Al-Saadi, there will be a session in Ofer court on Sunday to discuss the extension of Adwan's detention and the possibility of filing charges against him, Al-Mamlaka TV reported.

Israeli Supreme Court rejects MP’s lawyer's request

The defense team's successful meeting with Adwan came after submitting two motions to the Israeli Supreme Court. The court will hold a new session on Sunday to consider the prosecution's request to extend Adwan's detention pending investigation.

On Wednesday, the Israeli Supreme Court rejected the request of the MP's lawyer to allow Adwan to meet with his lawyers, which had been issued at the previous court session.


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