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Journalist Detained Amid Rising Violence in Hebron

5/19/2025

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American journalist Eric Maddox was detained by the Israeli army after being attacked by illegal settlers in Hebron, West Bank. While documenting settlers' violations during a march, he faced aggression. Rights advocates argue that the Israeli occupation seeks to stifle the recording of such incidents, especially as violence escalates following the Gaza war that erupted in October 2023.

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Story summary

American journalist Eric Maddox was detained by the Israeli army after being attacked by illegal settlers in Hebron, West Bank. While documenting settlers' violations during a march, he faced aggression. Rights advocates argue that the Israeli occupation seeks to stifle the recording of such incidents, especially as violence escalates following the Gaza war that erupted in October 2023.