Hamas ban on Western garments, hair styles criticized in Gaza
GAZA, April 6 (Xinhua) — The ban issued by the Hamas administration in the Gaza Strip on Western garments and stylish haircuts is criticized by rights groups and lawmakers in the Palestinian coastal enclave.
Parents in Gaza have recently said the police detained their sons for several hours and questioned them for wearing “low waist” jeans and having spiky haircuts.
Ayman Batniji, a police spokesman, told Xinhua that the police arrested some young men for violating the general morals and traditions. “They are alleged of disturbing young women in the streets and imitating aspects that contradict the Palestinian society’s habits.”
He said the recent measures were carried out after the police had received some public complaints, while stressing these measures “are not part of an organized campaign.”
However, in the last few days, witnesses said that more policemen and security vehicles were patrolling near schools, universities and public markets.
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