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Israeli-British Journalist Arrested in Beirut Deported by Lebanon

Joshua Tartakovsky, holding dual Israeli and British citizenship, was detained in a Hezbollah-controlled area before his deportation.

  • Joshua Tartakovsky, a freelance journalist with dual citizenship, was arrested in Beirut on Tuesday.
  • He entered Lebanon using a British passport but was found carrying an Israeli identity card, violating Lebanese law.
  • The arrest occurred in a Hezbollah-controlled suburb of Beirut, amidst heightened regional tensions.
  • Tartakovsky's detention follows the recent arrest and deportation of another European journalist in Lebanon.
  • Israeli authorities are aware of the incident and are addressing the situation, as Israeli citizens are prohibited from entering Lebanon.
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