Joint Statement: Israeli Authorities Attempt to Forcibly Deport Palestinian Photojournalist from Jerusalem to Jordan
On the night of 21-22 July 2019, Israeli authorities attempted to deport Palestinian photojournalist Mustafa al-Kharouf from Givon Prison to Jordan, despite him having no residency rights there. The deportation was rejected by Jordanian authorities, and al-Kharouf's whereabouts were withheld by Israel. Born in Algeria to a Palestinian father, al-Kharouf had lived in East Jerusalem since 1999. In January 2019, Israel ordered his deportation, citing undisclosed "security grounds" and alleged ties to Hamas, claims he denies. Human rights organizations condemned the deportation attempt, calling it a violation of international law and demanding his release and permanent residency status in Jerusalem.
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