Israel extends detention of Palestinian journalist Abed Abou Shhadeh
Summary
An Israeli court ordered Palestinian journalist and activist Abed Abou Shhadeh to remain in custody until November 8, after his arrest during a raid on his home in Jaffa. Police suspect him of contact with a foreign agent; his lawyers say the case concerns a publicly available interview and plan to appeal.Key Facts
- Israeli security forces arrested Abou Shhadeh after raiding his home overnight on Tuesday.
- Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court extended his detention until Sunday, November 8.
- Police had sought an eight-day extension on suspicion of contact with a foreign agent.
- Adalah, part of Abou Shhadeh’s legal team, said it would appeal the detention decision.
- Adalah’s founder said police accused Abou Shhadeh of receiving money from foreign agents to support Arab-Israeli voters; he denied the allegation.
- Abou Shhadeh hosts a podcast for the Arab48 website and appeared as an analyst on Al Jazeera during coverage of Israel’s recent election.
- His lawyers said investigators focused on an interview with Palestinian intellectual Azmi Bishara and argued that it was journalistic work, not a secret meeting.
- Dozens of Palestinian and Jewish activists protested outside the court, calling for Abou Shhadeh’s release.
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