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Israeli Police Defy Court, Detain Journalist Amid Rising Arrests

3/17/2025

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Israeli police are defying a judge's order to release Palestinian journalist Latifeh Abdellatif, who was arrested in Jerusalem on incitement charges she vehemently denies. Her case highlights a troubling trend, as the Committee to Protect Journalists reports a sharp rise in arrests of media workers, reflecting the escalating tensions in the region.

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Israeli police are defying a judge's order to release Palestinian journalist Latifeh Abdellatif, who was arrested in Jerusalem on incitement charges she vehemently denies. Her case highlights a troubling trend, as the Committee to Protect Journalists reports a sharp rise in arrests of media workers, reflecting the escalating tensions in the region.