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Jewish Congressmen Demand Release of Journalist Arrested in Jaffa
Three newly elected Jewish Democratic Congressmen urged Israel's Ambassador to Washington to release journalist Abd Abu Shahada, arrested on suspicion of contact with a foreign agent. The lawmakers argued his detention, following an interview with Azmi Bishara, infringes on press freedom.
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What happened
- 01Three Jewish Democratic Congressmen demanded the release of journalist Abd Abu Shahada.
- 02Shahada was arrested in Jaffa on suspicion of contact with a foreign agent.
- 03The Congressmen cited an interview with Azmi Bishara as the reason for the arrest.
- 04They argued the arrest violates press freedom and called for a fair trial.
- 05The demand was made to Israel's Ambassador to Washington, Yechiel Leiter.
They demanded his immediate release and a fair trial if charges are filed.
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