Journalism

Court freezes order requiring journalist Omri Assenheim to hand over raw interview footage

In a short decision issued on Tuesday, Judge Ami Kobo ordered that the enforcement of the magistrate’s ruling be stayed until at least February 1.

Eli Feldstein and Aaron “Ari” Rosenfeld, two of the suspects in the so-called Qatargate investigation arrives for a court hearing at the Tel Aviv District Court on July 15, 2025.
An Israeli soldier serving at Army Radio holds a microphone in Jerusalem, December 22, 2025 (Illustrative).

Ahead of High Court hearing, legal advisory warns closure of Army Radio threatens press freedom

An Israeli soldier holds an Army Radio microphone in Jerusalem, December 22, 2025

As High Court review nears, state defends decision to shutter Army Radio

 The High Court of Justice held a hearing on a petition challenging the state’s continued refusal to allow journalists to enter the Gaza Strip without a military escort on Monday January 26, 2026.

High Court hears challenge to ban on independent journalistic access to Gaza


‘You want more?’ Border Police officer indicted for assaulting journalist

Police assaulting journalists has become an increasingly common trend in Israel in the wake of the Israel-Hamas War.

 A Border Police officer conducting operations, May 2025.

Iran threatens to execute 45 journalists, over 300 relatives in coordinated media suppresion effort

The Persian-language news network said the campaign is part of a coordinated effort by Iranian authorities to silence dissent and intimidate the press.

A noose is pictured as supporters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran gather to protest against the death penalty in their home country and for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to be declared a "terrorist organisation", in Berlin, Germany, November 14, 2024.

Judy Siegel-Itzkovich (and Sheleg): A journalist who has done it all, and her canine companion

Behind the Bylines: With her clever canine companion Sheleg by her side, Judy Siegel-Itzkovich continues her work in the news, manning the paper’s health and science beat. 

Judy Siegel-Itzkovich and Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

Darcie Grunblatt: From the campaign trail to the newsroom

Behind the Bylines: As one of our breaking news desk managers, Darcie Grunblatt has the electric touch for keeping our team working hard and covering the news efficiently.

Darcie Grunblatt

'Ellipsis,' an intimate murder mystery movie from Spain, arrives in Israel - review

If you liked Knives Out and its sequel, Glass Onion, then Ellipsis may be the movie for you.

 The cast of Spanish film 'Ellipsis.'

Israel is losing the narrative worldwide in West Bank and Gaza - comment

Fact-checking becomes impossible in war zones, and unverified casualty figures are often published uncritically. Headlines blame Israel for bombings before investigations can conclude.

 Israeli tanks are seen in a gathering zone in northern Gaza, July 8, 2025

National security or freedom of speech? High Court to hear arguments on Al Jazeera Law

Civil rights, some opposition MKs, and legal experts warned during the legislative process that the law could create a “chilling effect” and deter outlets from reporting freely in Israel.

An Al Jazeera logo is seen over the journalistic code of ethics in Arabic and English in an illustration.An Al Jazeera logo is seen over the journalistic code of ethics in Arabic and English in an illustration.

Erin Molan: A role model and modern Righteous Gentile

Throughout all her media presence, speaking, and platforms, Erin Molan continues to challenge narratives, inspire action, and amplify a message of moral courage. 

 ERIN MOLAN, Australian broadcaster and ally of Israel.

Grapevine, July 11, 2025: When the writer becomes the story

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 JERUSALEM POST Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein, who is one of a handful of Israeli journalists who have more than once been among the recipients of B’nai B’rith journalism awards, is interviewed by Yuna Leibzon.

Enough opinions: It’s time journalism focused on the facts - opinion

We all would like to think that the truth is self evident – always there in black and white; always the victor. It’s hardly so! 

 Hand holding sieve to filter truth from lies, facts from fakes. Concept of media literacy, fake news detection, and critical thinking in digital age (illustrative).