BBC Journalist Assaulted by Israeli Police, BBC News Arabic Team Attacked
In a shocking incident, a BBC journalist and his team were physically assaulted by Israeli police while they were on their way to a hotel in Tel Aviv. The incident occurred on Thursday when Muhannad Tutunji, Haitham Abudiab, and the BBC Arabic team were pulled out of their car by the police. Despite showing their press identification cards, the journalists were unlawfully stopped and attacked.
During the altercation, Mr. Tutunji’s phone was confiscated and thrown on the ground, and he was even hit on the neck. The BBC has expressed its concerns, stating that “Journalists must be able to report on the conflict in Israel-Gaza freely”. This incident comes at a time when tensions are rising in Israel due to the incursion by Palestinian militants Hamas.
The Gaza Strip has been under siege by Israel, which has led to numerous casualties. The violence has claimed the lives of at least 2,800 people from both sides. In a separate incident, a Reuters videographer, Issam Abdallah, was killed, and six other journalists were injured following an Israeli shell in southern Lebanon.
The BBC has been providing extensive coverage of the conflict and has been commended for its courageous reporting. Deborah Turness, the chief executive of BBC News and Current Affairs, expressed her gratitude to the team on the ground for their bravery in covering this complex and devastating story.
Overall, this incident highlights the importance of press freedom and the need for journalists to be able to report without fear of violence or intimidation. The BBC’s commitment to delivering accurate and powerful coverage of the conflict in Israel-Gaza remains unwavering.
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