There was a bit of drama in the Jerusalem District Court on Sunday, 3 Adar-II during the sentencing hearing for Balal Abu Ganam, 21, one of the terrorists responsible for the shooting/stabbing attack on an Egged bus in the Armon HaNatziv neighborhood of the capital a few months ago. The terrorist refused to stand when sentenced, explaining to the court he has no remorse for his actions. This led to a postponement in the hearing.

He had agreed to accept the three life sentences for the murder of three and attempted murder of seven others but his refusal to stand is tantamount to not admitting to his actions, court officials explain. Family members of the victims shouted “Force him to stand” and “Thrown him in a hole (solitary)” but the hearing was postponed as a result of the defendant’s actions.

The fatal terror attack on board an Egged number 78 bus took place in the Armon HaNatziv neighborhood of the capital in October 2015. Passengers were fired upon as well as slashed with a knife. The terrorists murdered three people and left others wounded, some in serious condition.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)