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IDF detains Reuters journalist

06:41 AM +1000, Feb 24 2003

Israeli troops have reportedly detained a Reuters cameraman who was filming at Beit Hanoun during an IDF raid.

Troops detained Reuters cameraman Ahmed al-Khatib who was filming at the scene. They demanded to see his identity papers and then took him away to a military base for questioning.

An army spokeswoman said Khatib was being questioned on suspicion he was involved in "enemy terrorist activities." She said the results of his interrogation would determine whether he would continue to be held.

- Reuters, Israeli Troops Kill Four Palestinians in Gaza.