On January 21, 2026, Israeli soldiers raided the Ramallah home of novelist and freelance journalist Walid Hawdali, who has contributed to regional outlet Arabi21 among other media, arresting him and causing damage to the property, according to video footage. His family said he underwent a cardiac catheterization days before the arrest, raising concerns about his health if post-procedure care is neglected during detention.
On January 29, 2026, the Ofer military court extended his detention for an additional week, according to Quds Press, which noted that the case was based on “incitement” for social media posts.
CPJ reached out to the IDF International Press Desk for comment but was asked to provide additional “details regarding the detainees’ identities,” information the organization does not disclose.