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flag A Dutch court approved extraditing Palestinian journalist Mustafa Ayyash to Austria on terrorism financing charges tied to his news site Gaza Now.

flag A Dutch court has approved the extradition of Palestinian journalist Mustafa Ayyash to Austria, where he faces allegations of financing Hamas through his news site Gaza Now. flag Ayyash, who fled Austria after a raid on his home and claims of abuse against his pregnant wife, denies the charges and says he was targeted for his journalism. flag He has been held in a Dutch psychiatric ward due to deteriorating mental health, following self-harm and suicide attempts. flag The court ruled there is sufficient evidence for extradition but did not assess guilt. flag The U.S. and U.K. have previously sanctioned Gaza Now, accusing it of supporting Hamas. flag If convicted in Austria, Ayyash could face up to 10 years in prison. flag The case highlights concerns over press freedom and the targeting of journalists in conflict zones.

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