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Palestinian-American Journalist Naqaa Hamed Detained by Israeli Forces

Palestinian-American Journalist Naqaa Hamed Detained by Israeli Forces

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ThreatCluster •September 18, 2026 at 07:54 UTC
  • •Naqaa Hamed was detained by Israeli forces on September 15, 2026.
  • •Her arrest is linked to allegations of espionage due to her work with Press TV.
  • •The Committee to Protect Journalists demands her immediate release.

Naqaa Hamed, a Palestinian-American journalist and Press TV correspondent, was detained by Israeli forces at a checkpoint near Bethlehem on September 15, 2026. She was returning from a reporting assignment for TRT when soldiers questioned her about her journalistic work. Hamed's arrest follows a smear campaign against her online, accusing her of being an 'agent of propaganda'. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called for her immediate release, citing unsubstantiated espionage allegations linked to her work with the Iranian-affiliated Press TV. Hamed's husband reported that she was taken to Ariel Police Station. The Israeli military extended her detention until September 23, pending further investigation. This incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding press freedom in the region, particularly for journalists covering Palestinian issues.

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2026-09-15
Naqaa Hamed detained
Hamed was stopped at a checkpoint near Bethlehem while returning from a reporting assignment for TRT.
Cpj
2026-09-17
CPJ calls for Hamed's release
The Committee to Protect Journalists demands the immediate release of Hamed, citing unsubstantiated espionage allegations.
Cpj
2026-09-18
Israeli military court extends detention
Hamed's detention was extended until September 23, pending further investigation into espionage claims.
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