Journalism
Israeli court upholds order compelling KAN journalist to hand over raw footage in ‘Bild’ affair
The case placed the court squarely at the intersection of two weighty public interests: the independence of criminal investigations and the protection of a free press.
Weaponizing influencers: How Iran is using access diplomacy to cement its narrative
Russian-Israeli journalist removed from Netanyahu's US flight amid 'security concerns'
Jerusalem journalist arrested after reporting suspected Iranian recruitment attempt
Israeli arrested by police on suspicion of threatening journalists
A man in his 20s was arrested in Holon for issuing threats against Channel 14 journalists. The case highlights a rise in harassment targeting Israeli reporters amid rising press freedom concerns.
Army Radio's shutdown is due to a Netanyahu government policy of intimidation - comment
For 75 years, Israel has considered journalism a legitimate way to serve the country, so what message is being sent to the public with its closure?
Army Radio: What is the pillar of Israeli journalism that Katz wants to shut down? - explainer
Operated by the IDF, Army Radio has long been considered one of Israel's most important and informative broadcasters and news outlets. But what is it, and why do some want to shut it down?
Knesset members to convene emergency meeting against Katz's 'destructive' Army Radio closure
“The defense minister’s decision is an inseparable part of the assault on the free press. His words incite violence and put the employees of Army Radio at risk,” Kariv stated.
Israel Katz's closure of Army Radio an 'attack on free press,' journalists and opposition say
"It would not be surprising if the station’s broadcasting frequencies are soon handed over to wealthy figures affiliated with the corrupt and degenerate Likud Party,” MK Gilad Kariv stated.
Whistleblower details BBC bias in Israel coverage - opinion
The UK’s 'Daily Telegraph' revealed the contents of a 19-page whistle-blowing document listing numerous examples of blatant bias in BBC news coverage, in which Israel is cast as the aggressor.
Judith Segaloff: A writer and designer – powerful, prolific, and productive
Behind the Bylines: Judith Segaloff has been writing for longer than I’ve been alive. She has written numerous books, countless articles, conducted many high-profile interviews.
White House restricts access for journalists to press secretary's office
Journalists can no longer freely enter the White House press secretary’s office, sparking outcry over transparency and press freedom from the White House Correspondents’ Association.
How a High Court ruling on journalists could ignite battle over Gaza’s war narrative - opinion
Israel could be at risk of losing the narrative, with the world believing that Israel's reaction to October 7 was one of collective punishment.
Israel should let journalists into Gaza, and this is why - opinion
The hard questions that come with open press access are preferable to the easy wrong answers that come with restriction.
