(CPJ/IFEX) – CPJ is expressing its concern about the case of Kawthar Salam, a veteran reporter for the Palestinian daily “Al-Hayat al-Jadeeda”, who has apparently been denied permission to work in Israeli-controlled territories. **Updates IFEX alert of 19 October 1999** According to CPJ’s information, the Israeli Civil Coordinating Committee in Hebron refused to renew Salam’s […]
(CPJ/IFEX) – CPJ is expressing its concern about the case of Kawthar Salam,
a veteran reporter for the Palestinian daily “Al-Hayat al-Jadeeda”, who has
apparently been denied permission to work in Israeli-controlled territories.
**Updates IFEX alert of 19 October 1999**
According to CPJ’s information, the Israeli Civil Coordinating Committee in
Hebron refused to renew Salam’s travel permit this week. Travel permits are
essential for Palestinian journalists to enter Israel and areas under
Israeli control in the occupied territories. Salam has been in possession of
a travel permit for nearly eight years, making her one of the few
Palestinian journalists to have regular access to Israel and
Israeli-controlled areas.
CPJ understands that the apparent justification for refusing Salam a travel
permit is her recent reporting on the alleged failure of Israeli authorities
to implement decisions by the Israeli High Court to allow for the
unification of Palestinian families in Hebron. The refusal is also thought
to have been prompted by articles that she published about allegedly
improper activities of Israeli liaison officers responsible for approving
residency permits in Hebron.
Recommended Action
Send appeals to the major general:
professional duty as a journalist
the
apparent refusal to renew her travel permit
Salam
may continue her journalistic work without undue official restrictions in
areas under Israeli control.
Appeals To
Maj. Gen. Yaacov Orr
Coordinator of Government Activities
in the West Bank and Gaza
Tel Aviv, Israel
Fax: +972 3 697 6306
Please copy appeals to the source if possible.
