Israeli forces conducted a raid on the residence of Palestinian journalist Ali al-Samoudi in Jenin, according to reports. During the operation, troops beat Samoudi’s son and issued orders for the journalist to turn himself in.
Samoudi is a known figure who previously spent a year in detention without formal charges. He has publicly alleged that he endured severe mistreatment while incarcerated, including torture and significant weight loss.
A year in detention without charges, and now this? It feels like they are trying to break him completely.
I’m skeptical about one-sided reports. Has Israel confirmed they were looking for weapons or just arresting a journalist?
Samoudi was already tortured in prison before. Now his son is hurt? Where is the international protection for media workers?
Why is no one holding Israel accountable for targeting journalists? This seems like deliberate intimidation to silence independent reporting.
This is terrifying. Beating a child during a raid? The world needs to see what is really happening in Jenin right now.