Mazen Awad
Mazen Awad is a journalist with Freelance in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Imprisoned as of August 19, 2025; charges: Anti-state.
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Mazen Awad is a journalist with Freelance in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Imprisoned as of August 19, 2025; charges: Anti-state.
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