JENIN, April 12, 2025 (WAFA) – Israeli occupation forces briefly detained members of the Palestine TV crew on Saturday afternoon while they were reporting from the area surrounding Jenin refugee camp, which has been under continuous military assault for 82 days.

Local sources told WAFA that journalist Amna Belalo and cameraman Tareq Abu Zaid were assaulted and detained by Israeli soldiers during a live broadcast covering the ongoing military offensive in the camp. The forces also seized their press and personal equipment and prevented them from continuing their coverage.

Video footage circulating online showed the moment Israeli soldiers attacked Belalo and Abu Zaid while they were carrying out their journalistic duties, attempting to report live from the scene.

The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate strongly condemned the assault and the detention of the two journalists, as well as the seizure of their equipment. The syndicate also reported that shots were fired in the direction of the journalists.

The Israeli military continues to prohibit media access to the Jenin refugee camp, obstructing coverage of the ongoing offensive and widespread demolitions. According to local estimates, around 600 homes have been destroyed, and approximately 3,000 housing units are no longer suitable for living.

Since the beginning of the assault, 36 Palestinians have been killed in Jenin governorate, with dozens more injured. The Israeli attack has also led to extensive detentions and forced displacement, with nearly 21,000 residents having been forced out of their homes.

M.N