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Al-Araby
Al-Araby
Palestinian journalist Majdoleen Hassouna is no stranger to Israeli security forces. Two years ago, Israeli authorities imposed a travel ban on her in an attempt to restrict her work and movement. Last month, after winning the Reporters Without Border (RSF) Press Freedom Prize, Israel once again refused to let her leave the occupied West Bank to collect her award. The Israeli decision was condemned by RSF and other rights groups for violating the journalist’s freedom of movement. The Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor and RSF have launched a joint media campaign demanding that Israel end its restri…