Israeli intelligence services summoned today Fadi al-Hedmy, Jerusalem Affairs Minister,  for interrogation in al-Maskubyya prison.

The Ministry of Jerusalem Affairs said in a release that the Israeli intelligence summond al-Hedmy, without explaining the reasons, pointing out that "it is conducted in the context of the Israeli dangerous escalation in Jerusalem."

"The summon is conducted at a time in which the Israeli authorities approved the construction of new settlment units in the settlement of Givat Hamatos, built on the land of the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Beit Safafa, and in light of escalating the policy of demolitions and detention," the ministry added.

It is worth noting that al-Hedmy was detained four times and summoned for interrogation many times since assuming office in April 2019.