Israeli Forces Detain Veteran Journalist in West Bank
Laham is the editor-in-chief of Ma'an news agency and heads the West Bank operations for Lebanon's Al Mayadeen channel. He is expected to face a military court hearing on Thursday.
Part of Ongoing Crackdown on Journalists
Laham's arrest comes amid an ongoing Israeli crackdown on Palestinian journalists, which intensified after the Gaza war began in 2023. Rights groups and press freedom advocates have condemned these arrests, saying they endanger journalists' safety and freedom of speech.
Dozens of Journalists Still Detained
According to Wafa news agency, 55 Palestinian journalists are currently held in Israeli prisons, with 49 arrested since the Gaza conflict started. Other cases include journalist Ali Al Samoudi, who remains in detention and is reportedly not receiving adequate medical care.
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