Mahmoud Matar
Mahmoud Matar is a journalist with Freelance in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Imprisoned as of January 6, 2025; charges: Retaliatory.
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Mahmoud Matar is a journalist with Freelance in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Imprisoned as of January 6, 2025; charges: Retaliatory.
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