The trial of a Palestinian teenager who slapped and kicked two Israeli soldiers in the West Bank in December has been adjourned until next month.
A military judge ordered the trial take place behind closed doors after 17-year-old Ahed Tamimi arrived at court on Tuesday morning, ordering all observers except her family out of the room.
The girl was arrested on 19 December after footage emerged of her slapping, punching and kicking Israeli troops in a confrontation near her home in the West Bank.
She was reportedly upset after learning that her 15-year-old cousin had been seriously injured after being shot in the head by a rubber bullet during stone-throwing clashes nearby.
The high profile case has drawn widespread criticism of Israel for the military prosecution of the minor, who turned 17 in detention last month.
Ms Tamimi's trial has already been delayed twice since its scheduled start date of 31 January. She remains in custody at Ofer prison.
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