Palestinian press group condemns PA arrest of Al Jazeera journalist

The Democratic Press Conference, a Palestinian journalists' union, has condemned the Palestinian Authority's arrest of Al Jazeera journalist Givara Budeiri and her cameraperson. 

"These practices constitute a clear violation of the freedom of the press and media guaranteed by law," it said.

"This behavior is completely unacceptable, especially in light of a major national event represented by the release of female prisoners from Israeli occupation prisons.

"We call for respecting the rights of journalists, protecting them, and stopping all violations against them."