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Citizen’s Arrest Attempted on Israeli FM in Belgium

HeadlineFeb 23, 2011

In Belgium, Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman came under protest Tuesday when a demonstrator attempted a citizens’ arrest.

Protester: “Mr. Lieberman, this is a citizen’s arrest. You are charged with the crime of apartheid. Please come with me to the nearest police station. Free Palestine! Free Palestine! Apartheid is a crime! Israel is an apartheid state, is a criminal state!”

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