Internal Security Apparatus Detains Journalist in Rafah

4 August 2013

At approximately 1:00 am on Saturday 3 August 2013, an internal security apparatus force arrived at the house of Journalist Fadi Mohammed Hamed An-Nahhal, 32, from Rafah, confiscated his computer and cell phone, and handed him a summons to present himself at its office.
At approximately 10:00 am on the same day, internal security apparatus detained him.
He was interrogated about his activity on Facebook and a post that he had published.
He was beaten by cudgels and punches.
At approximately 3:00 pm on Sunday 4 August 2013, he was released but after signing a commitment not to incite people against the government.