Al Mayadeen Media Network issued a strong statement on Monday denouncing the violent arrest of its bureau chief in occupied Palestine, journalist Nasser al-Lahham, by Shin Bet officers and agents earlier today. The network said the arrest was carried out with "brutality and repression," demanding al-Lahham’s immediate release.

According to the statement, an Israeli Shin Bet arrest unit raided al-Lahham’s home, ransacking his family’s belongings and damaging their electronic devices. His phones were confiscated during the operation, which Al Mayadeen described as part of a wider campaign of repression against Palestinian journalists.

"We are not surprised by the occupation’s sadistic practices," Al Mayadeen said, "nor by its persistent hostility toward journalism, journalists, and the right to report the truth."

Media figures are Israeli targets

The statement mentions that Nasser al-Lahham is one of the most recognized names in Palestinian media, with more than 30 years of experience in journalism. His arrest drew swift condemnation from across the Arab world, with media figures, press freedom advocates, and political movements expressing solidarity.

Al Mayadeen called on the Palestinian and Arab journalistic community to take a firm stand, urging them to demand al-Lahham’s release and acknowledge his long-standing professionalism, integrity, and dedication to ethical reporting.

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