Israeli forces release Palestinian journalist Abou Shhadeh
Summary
Israeli authorities released Palestinian journalist Abed Abou Shhadeh after detaining him for five days without charge. Abou Shhadeh and his lawyers said the detention targeted his political commentary and could intimidate Palestinian citizens of Israel; authorities suspected him of contact with a foreign agent.Key Facts
- Abou Shhadeh was detained on Tuesday and released on Sunday after five days in custody.
- He was held at a Shin Bet intelligence facility in Petah Tikva, near Tel Aviv.
- Authorities suspected him of contact with a foreign agent.
- Adalah, which is part of his legal team, said the suspicion involved alleged foreign payments to support Israel’s Arab voters.
- His lawyer said the case relied on a public conversation between Abou Shhadeh and Palestinian intellectual Azmi Bishara.
- Abou Shhadeh had spoken on the al-Midan podcast for the Arab48 website and appeared as an analyst on Al Jazeera.
- Adalah founder Hassan Jabareen said the detention was part of a campaign against Arab and Palestinian votes in Israel.
- Abou Shhadeh said he would continue his work as a journalist.
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