Why has Israel detained American journalist Jeremy Loffredo? | Seth Stern

Why has Israel detained American journalist Jeremy Loffredo? | Seth Stern

It remains to be seen if the Biden administration’s platitudes about press freedom only apply to journalists they like

American Jeremy Loffredo was one of five journalists reportedly detained by the Israel Defense Forces on 9 October. He’s reportedly charged with endangering national security and aiding and sharing information with the enemy, apparently because of his reporting on Iranian strikes.

The case requires the immediate attention of American officials (Loffredo has reportedly been released from custody but is barred from leaving Israel as authorities try to build their case). But, no matter what direction it takes, it should serve to highlight the plight of dozens of Palestinian journalists who are being held incommunicado in Israeli prisons.

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