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UC Berkeley Law Students Applaud Released Palestinian Bomber Jaabis

4/23/2026

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A video shows UC Berkeley law students applauding former Palestinian bomber Israa Jaabis during a remote speech on April 22, 2026.
Jaabis, convicted of a 2015 attempted car bombing, addressed the class via video call.
She was released in November 2023 after Israel swapped her for 26 hostages from the October 7 Massacre.
Berkeley Law and UC Berkeley Students for Justice in Palestine organized the event for Palestinian Political Prisoners Day.

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A video shows UC Berkeley law students applauding former Palestinian bomber Israa Jaabis during a remote speech on April 22, 2026.
Jaabis, convicted of a 2015 attempted car bombing, addressed the class via video call.
She was released in November 2023 after Israel swapped her for 26 hostages from the October 7 Massacre.
Berkeley Law and UC Berkeley Students for Justice in Palestine organized the event for Palestinian Political Prisoners Day.