Articles by Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA)
Palestine: Murder of journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh renews demands for accountability
Perpetrators of these crimes must be brought to justice to put an end to the killing of journalists and the grave attacks they face.
Palestine: Journalists face targeted physical attacks by Israeli forces
Israel has been responsible for 91% of direct physical attacks on Palestinian journalists over the past five years, reveals a new report from the Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA).
Palestine: Security forces brutally clamp down on protesters and journalists
The Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA) condemns the brutal suppression of Palestinian protesters and journalists during peaceful protests in the West Bank denouncing the killing of activist Nizar Banat, and calls for an independent investigation into the activist’s murder.
Gaza journalists under fire: Holding Israel accountable for targeting media
The Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA) condemns Israel’s targeting of journalists and media outlets in Gaza, warning that impunity has provided incentive for crimes committed against Palestinian media.
Palestine: Journalist Alaa Al-Rimawi targeted by Israeli forces
MADA Center condemns the arrest of Palestinian journalist Alaa Al-Rimawi by Israeli forces and calls for holding perpetrators of continued attacks on media freedom accountable.
Palestine: Elections highlight need to protect freedom of expression
With the announcement of the first general Palestinian elections in 15 years, MADA Center underscores the need to protect press freedom, freedom of expression, and the right to access information throughout the electoral process and beyond.
Palestine: How the pandemic is impacting media freedoms
With violations against media in Palestine declining during the first half of 2020 due to COVID-19 lockdowns, the Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms documents a rise in attacks by Israeli authorities and Facebook.
Social media campaign tackles COVID-19 misinformation in Palestine
Mada Center launches a fact-checking campaign to combat misinformation about the Covid-19 pandemic circulating on Palestinian social networks.