Media
Iran opens files against 300 people accused of speaking to diaspora media, judiciary announces
The move comes weeks after Iranian authorities issued indictments against dissident media groups, alleging they had encouraged the nationwide protests in January.
High Court temporarily freezes parts of Shlomo Karhi's broadcasting reform as petitions grow
Knesset passes into law controversial overhaul of Israel's broadcasting sector
Ex-Trump campaign chief linked to Israel-backed campaign seeking MAGA support in Iran war -report
Hong Kong hands media mogul Jimmy Lai 20-year prison sentence
The sentence ends Hong Kong's highest-profile national security trial and a legal sagathat has spanned nearly five years.
MKs urge attorney-general to probe alleged conflict of interest in Channel 13 sale
The MKs' letter to the Attorney-General alleges a conflict of interest arising from the potential buyer's ties to PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israeli businessman Blavatnik chooses Netanyahu-linked Patrick Drahi for Channel 13 purchase
If an agreement is signed, the expectation is for broad layoffs at both News 13 and i24NEWS.
Editor's Notes: Washington Post chose comfort over survival, now journalists pay price - comment
When 300 journalists lose their jobs at a once-great paper (as it announced on Wednesday), democracy gets darker.
Washington Post begins widespread layoffs, sharply shrinking storied newspaper's reach
The Washington Post launched widespread layoffs across nearly all departments, including international and Middle East coverage, as the paper restructures amid mounting financial losses.
Iran won information war by shutting down the Internet - opinion
Iran’s Internet blackout denied protesters access to information and helped the regime outmaneuver the US in the information war.
When war reporting turns into doxing, it risks lives and erodes trust in journalism - editorial
Publishing names tied to war crimes allegations without airtight verification is becoming a fast way to endanger people and erode trust in journalism.
Army Radio closure: High Court orders government to explain why decision should not be canceled
The High Court ordered the government to explain why its decision to close Army Radio should stand, focusing on the process used rather than the authority itself.
How media decides which deaths count and which events matter - analysis
How psychological warfare is waged not by lies but by deciding which events are allowed to matter.
Netanyahu dismisses ‘Walla’ coverage claims as sarcastic banter in continued cross-examination
The hearing, part of the bribery, fraud, and breach of trust case centered on the Bezeq-Walla affair, focused largely on Netanyahu’s relationship with former owners of the Walla news site.
