Journalist Rasem Obeidat faces six months administrative detention in Israel
Published 10h ago · Latest report 8h ago · Arrest
Affects Israel and Palestinian Territories · Covered in 2 countries
Veteran Palestinian journalist Rasem Obeidat was given a six-month administrative detention order despite a court release directive.
Israeli authorities have placed veteran Palestinian writer and journalist Rasem Obeidat under six months of administrative detention without formal charges. The detention order comes despite a court ordering his release. His family reports that he suffers from diabetes and lacks proper medical care in custody.
- The backgroundRasem Obeidat was previously imprisoned for alleged contact with the Popular Front and detained in 2023 over suspected incitement.
- The conditionFamily members state he lives with diabetes and is deprived of necessary medical attention.
Why it matters
Administrative detention allows authorities to hold suspects indefinitely without trial or charges, a practice frequently utilized in the region. The use of such measures against journalists and writers often draws significant international concern regarding press freedom and legal rights.
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Israeli authorities placed Palestinian journalist Rasem Obeidat under six months of administrative detention without formal charges or trial.
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- Middle East EyeVeteran Palestinian writer Rasem Obeidat placed under administrative detention8h ago · open ↗
- HaaretzIsrael extends administrative detention of Palestinian journalist set to be released over lack of evidence10h ago · open ↗
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