After taking the unprecedented step of locking up a British Journalist in the Gaza strip, the Iranian-backed, radical, Hamas has now decided to extend his detention by 15 days.
Paul Martin was abruptly taken into Hamas custody on February 14 as he was testifying in a Palestinian military tribunal. He was testifying on behalf of a Gaza man accused of collaborating with Israel and the prosecutor just ordered Hamas forces to jail Martin, according to witnesses.
Hamas has never been very clear as to why Martin is being held. The charge is that he “Harmed state security.” His lawyer says prosecutors told him more time was needed to investigate the charges.