11 April 1995

Alert

Arrests and attacks on journalists during events in Gaza




Several journalists were reportedly beaten by soldiers after two
anti-Israeli attacks in Gaza on 9 April 1995. At least three of
the journalists were held and questioned by soldiers. They are
Shlomi Eldar, of Israeli State Television; Najib Abu Djubein, a
cameraman for the Associated Press news agency; and Muhammad
Daoudi, a Worldwide Television News (WTN) cameraman who was also
wounded by a shot to the hand. All the journalists were released.




Recommended Action


Send appeals to Israeli authorities:
  • expressing concern at the treatment of the journalists
  • urging that an investigation be conducted into the incidents and
    that those responsible be brought to justice





    Appeals To



    Yitzhak Rabin
    Prime Minister
    Jerusalem, Israel
    Fax: +972 2 664 838




    Government Press Office Fax: +972 2 244 448




    Copies to:




    Israeli Television
    Fax: +972 2 301 452












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