Paris-based media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has called for the immediate release of all journalists detained by Israel following the release of London-based media outlet The New Arab’s journalist Diaa al-Kahlout, AFP reports.

According to RSF, the journalist was briefly held in Eshel prison in Israel and was subjected to torture, according to several of the organisation’s sources.

RSF has said Israel has arrested a total of 38 Palestinian journalists since October 7 and is currently holding 31.

“This intimidation, this terror, these endless attempts to silence Palestinian journalism, whether by chains, bullets or bombs, must stop,” said Jonathan Dagher, head of RSF’s Middle East desk.

“We call for the immediate release of all detained journalists and for their urgent protection,” he added.