Israeli journalist held on foreign-agent suspicion set for release after Bishara interview

Abd Al-Abu Shakhada, a journalist and B'Tselem activist, was detained after interviewing Azmi Bishara in Qatar, with police alleging he is not a journalist. He is now expected to be released, while Knesset members have appealed to the Israeli ambassador in Washington, citing press freedom concerns. The case highlights tensions between security measures and press freedom in Israel.

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