More than 100 journalists killed in six months in Gaza – where is the international community?
“Gaza’s reporters must be protected, those who wish must be evacuated, and Gaza’s gates must be opened to international media.”
CPJ seeks probe of Israeli attack on TV journalists wearing press insignia
“The IDF’s disregard for press insignia, both after and prior to October 7, endangers the lives of journalists.”
Gaza journalist Diaa Al-Kahlout describes 33 harrowing days in Israeli custody
Al-Kahlout reported being interrogated about his journalism and subjected to physical and psychological mistreatment.
Palestinian digital rights and the extraterritorial impact of the EU’s Digital Services Act
A new study examines discrimination and censorship concerns within the EU, affecting both Palestinians and global advocates for Palestinian human rights.
Jordan: Reporters covering protests against Gaza war increasingly harassed
The arrests of journalists covering the protests are one of the latest symptoms of the mounting pressure on reporters throughout the region.
Jordan: Authorities severely restrict public freedoms
The 2023 Cybercrime Law has been employed to prosecute and imprison peaceful protesters for social media posts expressing solidarity with Gaza residents.
Gaza journalists struggle to report as they “expect to die daily’
CPJ speaks to three women journalists working tirelessly across borders to support Gaza’s embattled press corps.
“Al Jazeera” to be banned soon in Israel in unprecedented censorship after months of persecution
Israel is using every possible method to try to silence “Al Jazeera” for its coverage of the reality of the fate of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza since 7 October.
CPJ calls on United Nations to investigate Israel’s arbitrary detention of Palestinian journalists
“The incidence of administrative detention is a concerning bellwether for Israel’s efforts to restrict the public’s right to know what is happening in Gaza.”
MFC member states urged to take meaningful action for journalist safety in Gaza
IFEX joins rights groups calling on the Media Freedom Coalition to protect Gaza’s journalists, ensure access to information, and investigate killings.
MADA welcomes the UN Special Rapporteurs’ address to Israel regarding the targeting of Palestinian journalists
In response to CSO calls, the Special Rapporteurs urged an independent probe into Israel’s targeting of Palestinian media.
MENA: Stop restricting pro-Palestinian solidarity
The right to protest is essential in times of conflict and crisis, and the war on Gaza should not be used to impose further crackdowns.
MADA condemns Israel’s systematic campaign against media freedoms in the West Bank and Gaza Strip
International bodies urged to intensify efforts to end acts of abuse against Palestinian journalists by Israeli authorities.
Racism and Incitement Index: Over 10 million instances of violent content in Hebrew documented in 2023
An average of 23 violent or hateful pieces of content were published against Palestinians every minute after 7 October, reports 7amleh.