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Palestinian Authority Arrests Al Jazeera Journalist Givara Budeiri on January 19 During Coverage of Ceasefire Agreement at Beitunia Police Station

Jan 19, 2025, 05:56 PM

The Palestinian Authority (PA) has taken action against Al Jazeera, reflecting a broader trend of restricting media coverage related to Palestinian issues. On January 19, 2025, PA security forces arrested Givara Budeiri, a veteran Al Jazeera journalist, along with her cameraman while they were covering the release of Palestinian detainees as part of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. This incident occurred in Ramallah, where the journalists were reportedly taken to the Beitunia police station. The PA's decision to suspend Al Jazeera's operations has drawn criticism, with observers noting a growing alignment between the PA and Israeli authorities in silencing journalistic voices. The Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate condemned the PA's actions, labeling them as a violation of press freedom. The situation highlights ongoing tensions surrounding media coverage in the region, particularly regarding the Palestinian narrative.