The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) kidnaped Sheikh Suleiman Haddaleen a noted national figure from Masafer Yatta and detained a number of Palestinian journalists during their presence in Masafer Yatta area south of al-Khalil.
According to local sources the IOF rounded up Sheikh Haddaleen from Masafer Yatta and detained journalists Mash’hur al-Wahwah Iyad al-Hashlamon and Sari Jaradat as they were heading for the area to cover an event staged by local residents and national figures against Israel’s settlement activity.
The IOF checked the journalists’ IDs card and the cameras and equipment they were carrying before letting them go.
Sheikh Haddaleen is known for his outstanding role in resisting the occupation and leading popular rallies against settlement in Masafer Yatta.
