Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA)

In a stark violation of international law, Israeli forces directly targeted a journalists’ encampment near Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, killing one reporter and wounding nine colleagues.

An Israeli airstrike killed four journalists in Beit Lahia, Gaza, prompting renewed calls for accountability and stronger protections for Palestinian media workers.

Escalating harassment of journalists by Palestinian security forces in the West Bank threatens press freedom and freedom of expression.

Since the beginning of December, 13 journalists have been martyred, in addition to others who have been subjected to various forms of violations.

As the death toll continues to rise, MADA stresses the urgent need for global action to protect Palestinian media on the ground.

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.

MADA calls for an immediate ceasefire and accountability for Israeli forces targeting Palestinian journalists, stressing the urgent need to urgently protect media freedoms.

Israel’s forcible closure of the news network’s office in Ramallah and the confiscation of its equipment threaten press safety in Palestine.