I’lam – Arab Center for Media Freedom Development and Research

The local newspaper’s CEO fired the journalist arguing that his article, which detailed the suffering of the Bedouin community in the absence of shelter during the Gaza war, failed to respect the newspaper’s “Jewish” readership.

Independent organizations in Egypt face a looming crackdown. The government has threatened to enforce a draconian associations law that became law 12 years ago, but has seldom been enforced.

Israeli soldiers raid publishing company to keep it from distributing Gaza newspapers in West Bank.

Photojournalist Zuheir Mata was physically harassed by residents of a Jewish town on 27 April 2014 while documenting a baptism ceremony in the Arab village of al-Bassa in Israel. The town is built over parts of al-Bassa.

Making a statement during International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO-T).

Journalist Majd Kayyal was arrested on 12 April 2014 returning from Lebanon via the Sheikh Hussein Crossing after two weeks in Lebanon participating in the As Safir newspaper conference. He is facing charges of visiting a hostile state and communicating with foreign agents.

Father Gabriel Naddaf in Nazareth has accused two Arab newspapers and two journalists of slander for writing about his controversial campaign encouraging Arab Christians to integrate with Israel’s mainstream and supporting the enlisting of young Christians in the Israeli military.

Journalist Mohammad Kheiri was summoned several times by the police on the pretext that they “just wanted to talk to him.” Without giving reasons for the investigation or informing him of any charges pending against him, they asked questions centred on the nature of his work, the topics he covers, and the views he expresses.