Press
The New York Times must answer serious questions about Kristof column - editorial
Major media outlets must distinguish between verified facts, contested claims, advocacy material, and opinion. The higher the stakes, the greater the obligation to be precise.
State tells High Court there is no basis to move up deadline in Gaza press-access case
Foreign press urges Israel's High Court to speed up Gaza access ruling
Netanyahu’s press conference: A tactless defense of his trial allegations - opinion
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
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara urges the High Court to block government actions against Haaretz, calling the measures unlawful and a threat to press freedom.
High Court hears challenge to ban on independent journalistic access to Gaza
The hearing was held before Deputy Supreme Court President Noam Sohlberg and Justices Khaled Kabub and Ruth Ronnen.
Economy Minister Barkat sues Channel 12 for NIS 12m. in largest libel lawsuit ever filed in Israel
Nir Barkat files Israel's largest libel lawsuit against Channel 12, accusing them of false claims following a broadcast of an investigation by journalist Omri Maniv.
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."
