Al Mayadeen’s correspondent in Gaza, Akram Daloul, was injured on Monday following an Israeli airstrike that targeted al-Nadim Street in the al-Zaytoun neighborhood of Gaza City.

Moments before the strike, Daloul was on air reporting on the escalating Israeli attacks across various areas of the Gaza Strip. His injury underscores the growing risks faced by journalists as Israeli bombardments continue to target residential neighborhoods and critical infrastructure. The strikes have resulted in numerous casualties, with both civilians and journalists among the wounded.

This latest incident comes amid escalating Israeli restrictions on Al Mayadeen Media Network. Earlier this month, Israeli occupation forces arrested Nasser al-Lahham, the network’s bureau chief in occupied Palestine.

Additionally, the Israeli government renewed its ban on Al Mayadeen’s operations, authorized the confiscation of its equipment, and blocked access to its websites.

Despite these escalating restrictions, Al Mayadeen has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to providing on-the-ground coverage from Gaza, undeterred by the mounting risks faced by its journalists under Israel’s ongoing war on the besieged territory.

Al Mayadeen’s al-Lahham to be freed after 9 days in Israeli detention

On a related note, Israeli police have officially informed the legal team of journalist Nasser al-Lahham, Al Mayadeen's bureau chief in occupied Palestine, of his release following nine days of detention.

The Israeli military court at Ofer Prison had previously extended al-Lahham’s detention twice, with the most recent extension issued last Sunday under the pretext of "continuing the investigation," as reported by the Commission for Detainees and the Palestinian Prisoners' Club.

Palestinian Prisoners’ Club President Abdullah al-Zaghari told Al Mayadeen that the occupation was attempting to fabricate baseless accusations against al-Lahham.

During his detention, al-Lahham was held in harsh conditions in Room 19 of Section 21 at Ofer Prison, where overcrowding, poor food quality, skin diseases, and a lack of medical care were reported.

The Commission further noted that he was denied proper care, saying, "Nasser al-Lahham, a 60-year-old prisoner with heart conditions, is being held in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions at Ofer Prison. He was permitted just 10 minutes outside his cell each day." The commission emphasized that al-Lahham suffers from severe cardiac issues and has six stents in his heart, yet is being kept in life-threatening conditions.