Israeli forces arrest AFP journalist Mohammad Ateeq in West Bank
The Israeli military says it suspects Ateeq of ties to Hamas. AFP has called for an explanation and evidence, or his immediate release.
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Israeli forces arrested Palestinian video journalist Mohammad Ateeq at his home in Burqin, near Jenin, on Sunday 15 November. The 34-year-old has contributed to AFP’s reporting in the West Bank for three years.
His wife, Ansam Ateeq, told AFP that soldiers entered the house at around 1.30am, forcing the door despite her husband saying he would open it. She said they blindfolded him and took him away.
Ateeq’s father told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that soldiers searched the house and took his son away at around 2am.
An Israeli military spokesperson confirmed the arrest to AFP and said Ateeq was suspected of ties to Hamas, but did not immediately give further details.
AFP said it was “very concerned” and demanded that Israeli authorities explain why Ateeq was being detained and provide evidence. If they do not, the agency said, he should be released immediately.
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