7amleh releases report on the impact of AI technologies on Palestinian lives and narratives
An overview of the threats and dangers posed by AI tech on Palestinians and advocates.
Putting Meta under pressure: Civil society groups demand balanced hate speech policy
A coalition of 73 international organizations demand Meta refrain from censoring criticism of zionism on its platforms.
Amid airstrikes and comms blackouts, Palestinian journalists risk their lives to tell the story of war
Palestinian journalist Najlaa Alskafi speaks to Gaza colleagues about the grave threats they confront in reporting.
Palestine: Rights groups demand action from online platforms in wake of ICJ ruling
Palestinian Digital Rights Coalition underscores the role of online hate speech in fuelling the unfolding devastation in Gaza.
Gaza supporters subject to arrests, phone searches, and network interference in Jordan and Palestine
Palestinian solidarity protests marred by obstacles hindering effective organization and communication.
7amleh launches “Digital Security” learning platform
The new platform aims to provide comprehensive, up-to-date, and accessible guides on digital security.
Gaza: World Court orders Israel to prevent genocide
“Lives hang in the balance, and governments need to urgently use their leverage to ensure that the order is enforced.”
IPI Executive Board: Stop the killing of journalists in Gaza
Israel must respect the rules of war, credibly investigate any killings of journalists by its forces, and allow international journalists access to Gaza.
EU should speak out on killings of journalists in Israel-Gaza war
With a record number of journalists killed, and evidence that the IDF may have deliberately targeted some, press freedom groups call on the EU to urge respect for press freedom and journalists’ rights.
Looking ahead: The fight against Israel’s impunity gains legal momentum
IFEX Middle East & North Africa Regional Editor Naseem Tarawnah looks at global efforts to hold Israel accountable for its crimes against Palestinians.
Palestine: ICJ genocide hearing an opportunity to prevent further Israeli atrocities in Gaza
The hearing is a crucial opportunity to draw attention to Israeli crimes against the Palestinian people and to place these atrocities under international scrutiny.
ICC’s Israel-Palestine investigation will include crimes against journalists
“The massacre of journalists in Gaza, at least 79 of whom have been killed since 7 October, demands a determined response from the ICC. Only a thorough investigation will establish the immense extent of the war crimes against media professionals” – RSF
ICJ: Genocide case against Israel must consider freedom of expression violations
South Africa’s application is part of a growing trend to use the ICJ as a forum for accountability.
Meta: Systemic censorship of Palestine content
Meta should permit protected expression, including about human rights abuses and political movements on its platforms, says HRW.
Germany’s authoritarian turn on pro-Palestine activism
“German authorities are using increasingly illiberal measures to curtail pro-Palestine activism. Under the guise of combatting Israel-related antisemitism, civic space for freedom of expression and assembly is shrinking.”
‘Al-Jazeera’ cameraperson Samer Abu Daqqa killed, correspondent Wael Al Dahdouh injured in drone attack in Khan Yunis
CPJ calls for international investigation and accountability for the attack.