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Israel Extends Detention of Palestinian Journalist Despite Court Order
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.
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What happened
- 01Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered six months of administrative detention for journalist Rasem Obeidat.
- 02A court had previously ordered Obeidat's release due to lack of evidence.
- 03Obeidat's family reports he has diabetes and is not receiving adequate medical care.
- 04He was previously jailed for alleged contact with the Popular Front.
- 05Obeidat was detained in 2023 on suspicion of incitement.
He had previously been jailed for alleged ties to the Popular Front and detained in 2023 for suspected incitement.
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