Israel’s war on Gaza updates: World condemns Al Jazeera journalist’s arrest

UN “stands against” harassment of journalists, rights groups demand release of Ismail al-Ghoul after beating, detention.

Palestinians flee the area after Israeli bombardment in central Gaza City
Palestinians flee the area after Israeli bombardment in central Gaza City [AFP]
By Usaid Siddiqui and Maziar Motamedi
Published On 18 Mar 2024
  • Al Jazeera journalist Ismail al-Ghoul freed after 12 hours in Israeli custody, after being Israeli forces severely beat and detained him during raid on Gaza City’s al-Shifa Hospital earlier today.
  • UN says it “stands against” harassment of journalists after al-Ghoul’s arrest, as rights group Committee to Protect Journalists calls indicent “deliberate attempt” to cover up Israeli assault on al-Shifa Hospital.