Free speech
UK medical org. to investigate NHS use of IHRA antisemitism definition over free speech claims
The British Medical Association has passed a motion calling for an investigation into the use of the IHRA antisemitism definition in the NHS, citing concerns over free expression among staff.
Beirut summons academic following Hezbollah criticism, calling freedom of speech into question
Kanye West concerts at public Tampa stadium locked in despite fierce backlash over Nazi praise
Anti-Israel Columbia protest leader Mohsen Mahdawi fights deportation to Jordan
Israeli university lecturers should not push their politics - opinion
Administrations at universities in Israel have created a closed narrative on judicial reform by actively promoting protests against the government.
US Supreme Court convenes on petitions against anti-BDS laws
The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Times in 2018. In 2019 the case was dismissed by the district court.
Russian system to scan internet for undesired content and dissent
Fines will be imposed for those sharing "LGBT propaganda," or share anti-Russian speech
Deplatforming extremists is an effective way to fight hate online - ADL
Organizations that are deplatformed may never recover their audience, a report by the Anti-Defamation League revealed.
Israel's gov't planning to restrict protests with heavy fines, easier arrests - report
Police will be able to heavily fine protesters if they "disobey police instructions" or do not agree to leave the area.
Itamar Ben-Gvir outlaws Palestinian flags in public spaces
PM Netanyahu earlier accused anti-government demonstrators of incitement, taking issue with the flying of Palestinian flags.
Israeli left-wing journalist released after arrest on suspicion of inciting terrorism
The Union of Journalists in Israel condemned the arrest, warning of a breach of freedom of the press.
Twitter suspends several US journalists, Musk cites 'doxxing' as reason
Twitter also suspended the official account of Mastodon, which has emerged as an alternative to Twitter since Musk's takeover.
In a first, Turkish court arrests journalist under 'disinformation' law
The arrest comes two months after parliament passed the legislation that President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party said would protect the public.
Israeli reporter resigns after 40 years: 'Freedom of press at risk'
Matzliach urged journalists to "to protect the freedom of the press and freedom of expression."
