Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA)

The Palestinian government’s reversal of the suspension affirms a renewed commitment to press freedom, media pluralism, and the right to access information.

Eslaih was recovering from injuries sustained while reporting when a drone strike hit his hospital room in southern Gaza, following repeated threats and incitement by Israeli forces and settlers.

At a seminar on World Press Freedom Day, MADA and partners condemned attacks on Gaza journalists, highlighting 240 deaths and nearly 1,000 violations in 2024, calling for international accountability.

In a stark violation of international law, Israeli forces directly targeted a journalists’ encampment near Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, killing one reporter and wounding nine colleagues.

An Israeli airstrike killed four journalists in Beit Lahia, Gaza, prompting renewed calls for accountability and stronger protections for Palestinian media workers.

Escalating harassment of journalists by Palestinian security forces in the West Bank threatens press freedom and freedom of expression.

Since the beginning of December, 13 journalists have been martyred, in addition to others who have been subjected to various forms of violations.

As the death toll continues to rise, MADA stresses the urgent need for global action to protect Palestinian media on the ground.