Israel Court Orders Forces to Reopen Case

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http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=540&ncid=736&e=7&u=/ap/20050228/ap_on_re_mi_ea/israel_us_activist

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"Israel's Supreme Court ordered the military on Monday to reopen the case of a U.S. activist who accused Israeli troops of shooting and seriously wounding him in the West Bank two years ago without provocation.

Brian Avery, 26, of Chapel Hill, N.C., was shot in the face in the West Bank town of Jenin on April 5, 2003. He was part of a contingent from the "International Solidarity Movement," a pro-Palestinian group whose activists often insert themselves between Palestinians and Israeli forces to disrupt military operations.

Avery said he and a colleague were wearing bright red doctor vests and were standing still with their hands over their heads when soldiers in approaching military vehicles opened fire with no warning shots.

Avery asked the court to order a criminal investigation, putting soldiers on trial. An internal army inquiry said his allegations were baseless, but the court ordered the military to reopen the case and take testimony."