Police raided a leading Palestinian bookstore in East Jerusalem for the second time within a month, detaining one of the owners and seizing several books. The raid sparked international outcry, as it follows a similar raid in February. The bookstore specializes in books related to Palestinian identity and the Arab-Israeli conflict. Diplomats and figures in Jerusalem's cultural scene have condemned the raids.

Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-raid-leading-palestinian-bookstore-in-east-jerusalem-for-2nd-time-in-a-month/
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