The Guardian newspaper has published a significant correction to a recent story concerning detention practices in Israel, after receiving updated information from an Israeli non-governmental organisation.
Original Reporting Error
An article published on 8 November, accompanied by the headline 'Palestinian teenager and nurse among dozens in underground Israeli jail', incorrectly stated that the referenced teenager remained in custody. The information initially provided to the publication suggested the individual was still detained.
Updated Information and Release
The Israeli NGO legally representing both the teenager and the nurse subsequently contacted the newspaper with clarifying details. They confirmed that the Palestinian teenager was actually released on 13 October following a ceasefire arrangement. This release came after the individual had spent approximately nine months in detention at the Rakefet complex facility.
The correction notice formally acknowledges this factual error and provides the accurate timeline of events.
Broader Context and Reader Engagement
This amendment appears within the newspaper's regular 'Corrections and clarifications' segment, which also listed other recently updated articles. These included pieces about hurricane relief volunteers in Jamaica, electric vehicle charging costs, and violence in Mali.
The Guardian maintains a dedicated process for addressing editorial complaints and correction requests. Readers can direct concerns via email to guardian.readers@theguardian.com or through postal mail to the Readers' editor at Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU. A telephone voicemail service is also available on +44 (0) 20 3353 4736.
