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TEL AVIV - Israeli soldiers beating action against two journalists from the English media, told Reuters. The two journalists were not only beaten, but also stripped by the Israeli soldiers.
Not content with beating action and expose the two journalists, the Israeli forces also fired tear gas in the presence of two journalists who were on duty to carry coverage. Besides Reuters journalists, Israeli forces also forced two Palestinian local journalists for questioning by force.
Reuters cameraman Yousri Al Jamal and Ma'amoun Wazwaz said the Israeli troops who were on patrol, suddenly stopped the car they drive and force them out. The troops then beat them and attack with the butt of a rifle that was taken.
Not content with beating action and expose the two journalists, the Israeli forces also fired tear gas in the presence of two journalists who were on duty to carry coverage. Besides Reuters journalists, Israeli forces also forced two Palestinian local journalists for questioning by force.
Reuters cameraman Yousri Al Jamal and Ma'amoun Wazwaz said the Israeli troops who were on patrol, suddenly stopped the car they drive and force them out. The troops then beat them and attack with the butt of a rifle that was taken.
"Troops patrol Israel (IDF) accused them (the two journalists) work for B'Tselem, which is known as an institution that is often broadcast rights abuses in the West Bank. Soldiers also seized an official identity and forcing them to take her clothes off to stay used clothes in it, "the statement by Reuters on Friday (12/14/2012).
"The same is true for the two Palestinian journalists were forced to kneel with their hands behind your head," said the agency.
Reuters adds in his statement, one of the soldiers fired tear gas in the middle of the four journalists were examined. The soldier then went straight to the other IDF patrol. Wazwaz Jamal and then go from that location up to 200 meters, but it was not long before the Israeli soldiers fired back tear gas at them.
"The same is true for the two Palestinian journalists were forced to kneel with their hands behind your head," said the agency.
Reuters adds in his statement, one of the soldiers fired tear gas in the middle of the four journalists were examined. The soldier then went straight to the other IDF patrol. Wazwaz Jamal and then go from that location up to 200 meters, but it was not long before the Israeli soldiers fired back tear gas at them.
Israeli soldiers also reportedly took two tear gas masks and video cameras from their car. The camera was recovered not far from the violence they experienced.
Reuters Editor in Chief direct their protest to the Government of Israel. "We have reported violence experienced by our journalists and cast our dissatisfaction over the Israeli military action," said Reuters Editor in Chief Stephen J. Adler.
While the Israeli military spokesman claimed to have ordered an investigation into the incident. But they refused to provide other information, until the investigation is completed.
Reuters Editor in Chief direct their protest to the Government of Israel. "We have reported violence experienced by our journalists and cast our dissatisfaction over the Israeli military action," said Reuters Editor in Chief Stephen J. Adler.
While the Israeli military spokesman claimed to have ordered an investigation into the incident. But they refused to provide other information, until the investigation is completed.
Source: Reuters
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