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Journalists in Gaza attacked by police

4 Apr 2011 | Index Index, minipost

Hamas security officers in Gaza harassed and attacked journalists covering recent protests. At least five journalists were attacked by police while covering peaceful protests commemorating Land Day on Wednesday (30 March). Journalists also had their equipment seized and confiscated. Later, in response to recent criticism, officials from Hamas’s Interior Ministry announced that they would no longer detain or harass journalists without formal charges.

Hamas detain Paul Martin for another 15 days

5 Mar 2010 | Index Index, Middle East and North Africa, minipost, Uncategorized

Paul Martin, the British freelance journalist who was arrested on 14 February whilst attending the trial of Hamas activist Mohammed Abu Muaileq, has had his detention extended by a Hamas military court. Martin, who is accused of helping the former militant and collaborating with the Israeli army, will be held for at least another 15 days.

British documentary film maker detained in Gaza

15 Feb 2010 | Index Index, Middle East and North Africa, minipost, Uncategorized

British freelance journalist and documentary film maker Paul Martin was detained at a Gaza courthouse yesterday on the orders of Hamas officials. According to a Ministry of Interior Spokesman Martin – who has worked for the BBC and the Time – is suspected of breaking Palestinian law and is to be detained for 15 days, but the allegations have not been clarified further.

Hamas shuts down journalist conference

13 Nov 2009 | Index Index, Middle East and North Africa, minipost, News and features

Hamas officials prevented journalists in Gaza from participating in a meeting on 10 November. The reporters were due to attend a meeting organised by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ). However, the venue turned the journalists away on the orders of Hamas, who said that any meetings would be conditional on its permission.