Press
RSF condemns detention of Chinese reporters following corruption story
RSF said journalists Wu Yingjiao and Liu Hu, known for exposing high-profile corruption, were detained Sunday in Sichuan province, China.
Gov’t boycott of Haaretz: A-G backs petitions, urges High Court to make order absolute
High Court hears challenge to ban on independent journalistic access to Gaza
Economy Minister Barkat sues Channel 12 for NIS 12m. in largest libel lawsuit ever filed in Israel
Over a dozen media workers detained in Venezuela, national press association says
Media workers were briefly detained while reporting on pro-Maduro marches and the new legislature’s swearing-in, days after the US captured the Venezuelan president.
FPA welcomes Israel's High Court move to curb delays on journalists' entry to Gaza
The FPA has repeatedly requested access to Gaza since June, but permission was denied by the state, citing security concerns.
Tunisian journalists protest, as crackdown on media escalates
Journalists and reporters waved press cards, chanting "Journalism is not a crime" and "Freedom for Tunisian media."
Army Radio commander to fight Katz's closure of IDF station before High Court
Reactions to Katz's decision vary from A-G Baharav-Miara's concerns over "political interference in public broadcasting," to the Israel Press Council calling it “illegitimate and illegal”.
BBC chiefs resign after criticism over bias, including editing of Trump speech, Israel-Hamas War
"This is entirely my decision, and I remain very thankful to the Chair and Board for their unswerving and unanimous support throughout my entire tenure," Davie stated.
Int'l press orgs. demand safe passage for reporting in Gaza, express concern for employees
The AFP, AP, BBC, and Reuters journalists also stated that "It is essential that adequate food supplies reach the people there."
Israel can't afford to ignore the PR front of the Gaza war - opinion
If Israel fails to explain in real time why and how these tragic events occur, it will continue to lose support abroad.
Karhi, Ben-Gvir spar with AG over international media live footage ban
Since the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, foreign media outlets have not been allowed into the Gaza Strip independently, and have been limited to entries guided by the IDF.
Netanyahu’s self-serving press conference: a display of deflection and distortion - opinion
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's news conference was self-centered and full of problematic claims.
KAN are not the enemy: Ministers acting against Israel’s democratic character - opinion
These initiatives illustrate how some ministers have forgotten what is supposed to happen in a democracy – ideas are not meant to be controlled.
