Israa Lafi, a Palestinian journalist and blogger, was first arrested in 2018 from her home in Hebron after reportedly being threatened by Israeli authorities for her past work with Al-Aqsa TV. After being detained without charges and transferred between prisons while her hearings were repeatedly postponed, she was released in 2019. On July 17, 2024, Lafi was re-arrested and sentenced to six months of administrative detention without charges. On January 16, 2025, her detention was extended by another six months. Lafi was released on January 20, 2025, as part of a ceasefire agreement.
Israa Lafi
Is case active: Yes
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Female
Status:Released
Years active:2024