Israeli Military Extends Palestinian Journalist's Detention Amid Lack of Evidence

Israeli forces have escalated their crackdown on Palestinian journalists and professionals in the occupied West Bank, exemplified by the recent detention of prominent journalist Ali al-Samoudi. Despite lacking sufficient evidence to substantiate terrorism funding allegations against him, the Israeli military extended al-Samoudi's administrative detention for six months, a measure allowing indefinite detention without trial. Concurrently, Israeli soldiers abducted two Palestinian women, including journalist Hanin Qaqareeq, at military checkpoints near Tulkarem and Nablus, highlighting a broader pattern of targeting Palestinian civilians. The arrest of lawyer Banan Abu Al-Hayja, related to prominent Palestinian figures and detained while accompanying her sick mother, further illustrates the scope of Israeli military actions. These detentions occur amid reports of harsh conditions and abuse in Israeli detention centers, with concern raised over the health and safety of detainees like al-Samoudi. Additionally, Israeli forces have continued demolitions of Palestinian homes, contributing to ongoing tensions and humanitarian concerns in the occupied territories.