Why did Israel jail journalist who witnessed Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing?

Al JazeeraEN 5 min read 100% complete by Priyanka ShankarFebruary 13, 2026 at 01:16 PM

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Palestinian journalist Ali al-Samoudi, a witness to the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh in 2022, has been imprisoned by Israel since April 2025. Al-Samoudi was arrested during a raid in Jenin and initially accused of transferring funds to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, though Israel later stated there was insufficient evidence. The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate reports that al-Samoudi has been arbitrarily detained since May 2025 and has not been granted a fair trial. The syndicate has warned that his life is at risk due to harsh prison conditions. Al-Samoudi was working alongside Abu Akleh in Jenin when she was fatally shot by an Israeli sniper.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Mahmoud Abbas 30% Palestinian Authority 30% Palestinian Islamic Jihad 40% Palestinian Journalists Syndicate ×250% West Bank ×460% Al Jazeera ×260% Jenin ×460% Israel ×780% Shireen Abu Akleh ×480% Ali al-Samoudi ×890%

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ali al-samoudi 100% journalist imprisonment 90% palestinian journalist 80% shireen abu akleh 80% occupied west bank 70% press freedom 70% israeli forces 70% arbitrary detention 60% funding terrorism 50%

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Al Jazeera

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Israel

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