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Palestinian journalist released after detention, alleges assault by Israeli forces
Original: Israeli occupation forces release Palestinian journalist Rajeh Khalil Al-Talahmeh from Al-Burj village, west of Dura, af
Israeli forces have released Palestinian journalist Rajeh Khalil Al-Talahmeh from Al-Burj village, west of Dura in the occupied West Bank. He had been detained from his home at dawn the previous day. Upon release he was found with a fractured foot and bruising to the chest, injuries attributed to an assault during the arrest. The incident has drawn attention from activists and media monitors covering treatment of Palestinian journalists in the West Bank.
Why now: Reports of a journalist being injured during detention by Israeli forces are fueling ongoing concern over press freedom in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Rajeh Khalil Al-TalahmehIsraeli occupation forcesAl-BurjDuraPalestine
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- Israeli occupation forces release Palestinian journalist Rajeh Khalil Al-Talahmeh from Al-Burj village, west of Dura, after detaining him from his home at dawn yesterday and assaulting him, leaving him with a fractured foot and bruising to the chest. # Israel # Palestine # Gaza… · QudsNen@mastodon.neometropolis.net · 2
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