The Guardian newspaper has published a significant correction regarding its reporting on a Palestinian teenager held in an Israeli detention facility. The publication initially stated the individual was still in custody, but new information has revealed he was released weeks earlier.
The Original Error and New Information
An article published on 8 November, headlined 'Palestinian teenager and nurse among dozens in underground Israeli jail', contained an error concerning the teenager's status. The information, which was provided to the newspaper, incorrectly stated he remained in detention.
However, the Israeli NGO representing him and the nurse has since contacted the publication with updated facts. They confirmed the teenager was actually released on 13 October as part of a ceasefire agreement. He had spent nine months in detention at the Rakefet complex prior to his release.
Context and Broader Corrections
This correction forms part of the newspaper's standard 'Corrections and clarifications' section, which addresses factual inaccuracies in its reporting. The section also listed other recently amended articles, covering topics from a plane crash involving hurricane relief to the cost of charging electric vehicles.
The Guardian has provided clear channels for readers to submit editorial complaints or correction requests. These can be sent via email to guardian.readers@theguardian.com, by post to the Readers' editor in London, or by leaving a voicemail on +44 (0)20 3353 4736.
