Israel Extends Detention of Palestinian Journalist Despite Court Order
Summarized from Haaretz English by baba
Defense Minister Israel Katz signed a six-month administrative detention order for Palestinian journalist Rasem Obeidat, overriding a court's decision to release him due to insufficient evidence. Obeidat's family states he has diabetes and is not receiving adequate medical care. He had previously been jailed for alleged ties to the Popular Front and detained in 2023 for suspected incitement.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered six months of administrative detention for journalist Rasem Obeidat.
- A court had previously ordered Obeidat's release due to lack of evidence.
- Obeidat's family reports he has diabetes and is not receiving adequate medical care.
- He was previously jailed for alleged contact with the Popular Front.
- Obeidat was detained in 2023 on suspicion of incitement.
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