Hamas forces detain satirical journalist in Gaza

[oberliner]

GAZA CITY (Ma'an) -- Hamas security forces on Sunday detained Palestinian journalist and satirist Ayman al-Aloul in the Gaza Strip, his wife told Ma'an.

His wife said that al-Aloul was arrested from their home by Gaza's internal security service, who also confiscated her and her husband's mobile phones and laptops.

Al-Aloul is best known for the outspoken satirical reports he publishes on Youtube, using both formal and colloquial Arabic to draw attention to the difficulties of life in the Gaza Strip.

He also works as a news editor for Arab Alaan (Arabs Now) news agency, and reports for the Iraqi al-Furat (Euphrates) television channel.

http://www.maannews.com/Content.aspx?id=769650

[King_David]

1. That's 2 journalists arrested in both Palestinian statelets :

By both seperate governments, they should just merge into one Union.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1134123333

[leftynyc]

2. He wasn't arrested by Israel so therefore

nobody will give a shit. I fear for his wife's safety.

[King_David]

3. Not Israel is the reason the threads dropping here

And the thread about the PA arresting another journalist too.

[azurnoir]

4. Nope happened a week ago and the guys been released is why

but thanks for the concern

[King_David]

5. That's not the reason,

And thanking me for the concern .

You really do see yourself as a spokesperson for many different groups?