A Palestinian talk show host spoke out on television after Palestinian security forces held him for 20 days because a guest on his program denounced Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat. Maher Dasuki said he was blindfolded, tortured and called an Israeli collaborator during his 20 days in prison.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.