Palestinian journalist arrested upon return from Egypt

ben-gurion-airportPalestinian journalist Mohammed Abu Khudair, of the Jerusalem village of Shuafat, was arrested last Wednesday, November 6, as he returned to Ben Gurion airport from a trip to Egypt.

Abu Khudair, 48, who carries Jerusalemite ID, is a correspondent for Al-Quds newspaper. He was initially detained for three days; on Sunday, November 11, his detention was extended until next Wednesday, October 13.

Palestinian journalists have been continually denied freedom of movement, and been subject to arrest and harassment. Sign the petition and learn more about Palestinian journalists’ struggle for rights here: http://972mag.com/editorial-demanding-freedom-of-movement-and-access-for-palestinian-journalists/76997/