Lea Tsemel
Lea Tsemel is a prominent Israeli human rights lawyer known for her work in defending Palestinian clients, particularly those accused of political offenses. Over her decades-long career, she has gained recognition for her commitment to justice and her advocacy for the rights of Palestinians under Israeli occupation. Tsemel's work often highlights the complexities and challenges of legal representation in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and she has been involved in high-profile cases that draw international attention. Recently, she was in the news following the detention of filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, which she reported on, illustrating the ongoing tensions in the region.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 3 | 6.33 | 0.08% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 54,179 | $2,700,000 | 2,155$ |
| Portugal | 2 | 7.50 | 0.10% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 10,373 | $240,000 | 244$ |
| Pakistan | 2 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 125,045 | $280,000 | 159$ |
| Canada | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,662 | $1,700,000 | 745$ |
| Norway | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 3,685 | $403,000 | 274$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 628,066 | 281 | $5,500 | 2$ |
| Australia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 12,506 | $1,380,000 | 677$ |
| Totals | 11 | 368,529,480 | 222,731 | $6,708,500 | 4,256$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Portugal:
Lea Tsemel denied any violent actions by her client, Hamdan Ballal, and reported on his treatment after being detained.
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United Kingdom:
Lea Tsemel, Ballal's lawyer, said they received only minimal care for their injuries from the attack.
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Montenegro:
Lea Tsemel is a lawyer representing Hamdan Balal and others who were attacked.
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Norway:
Lea Tsemel is the lawyer who announced Hamdan Ballal's release.
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Portugal:
Lea Tsemel is the lawyer for Hamdan Ballal, who reported that the Palestinians received only minimal care for their injuries.
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United Kingdom:
Lea Tsemel is Hamdan Ballal's lawyer who stated he was released with two other Palestinians detained during the incident.
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Pakistan:
Lea Tsemel, the lawyer for the detained individuals, reported that police told her they were being held for medical treatment.
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Canada:
Lea Tsemel is the attorney representing Hamdan Ballal and the other directors.
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United Kingdom:
Lea Tsemel is Ballal’s lawyer who reported on the serious injuries sustained by Ballal and the other directors.
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Pakistan:
According to their lawyer Lea Tsemel, police told her they were being held at an unidentified military base for 'medical treatment'.
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