Articles by Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA)
Statement on the targeting and killing of journalists in Palestine and Lebanon
We stand in solidarity with the Palestinian and Lebanese journalists bravely reporting amid life-threatening risks and demand that all governments, press freedom organisations, and human rights bodies take concrete steps to ensure their protection.
One year after a Palestinian media ‘nakba’: 1,029 Israeli crimes and attacks on Palestinian media freedoms
MADA calls for an immediate ceasefire and accountability for Israeli forces targeting Palestinian journalists, stressing the urgent need to urgently protect media freedoms.
Palestine: MADA denounces closure of Al-Jazeera office by Israeli forces, urges international action
Israel’s forcible closure of the news network’s office in Ramallah and the confiscation of its equipment threaten press safety in Palestine.
MADA calls on the international community to acknowledge its failure to protect journalists in the Gaza Strip
Israeli impunity has emboldened escalating crimes against Palestinian journalists and media, says the rights group.
MADA condemns Israel’s decision to close Al Jazeera’s offices
The unjust decision to close the channel’s office is nothing but a clear and blatant violation against press freedoms, says MADA.
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.
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.
UN Special Procedures must speak out on the targeting of journalists and media outlets in Palestine
IFEX members and human rights groups join MADA Center’s call for the UN to condemn Israel’s systematic targeting of Palestinian journalists and media outlets.