Press

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.

 ATTORNEY-GENERAL Gali Baharav-Miara.
 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

Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat unveiling his "Israel Basket" project, January 4, 2026.

Economy Minister Barkat sues Channel 12 for NIS 12m. in largest libel lawsuit ever filed in Israel

A supporter of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro carry his portrait during a rally outside the National Assembly in Caracas on January 5, 2026.

Over a dozen media workers detained in Venezuela, national press association says


Media blindsiding, rampant anti-Israel bias in the media - opinion

Media all over the world have consistently misrepresented Israel over time. As a result, an erroneous anti-Israel narrative has become mainstream.

 AN AERIAL view of Ma’aleh Adumim: Besides rooting Israel’s historical connection to this land, the term ‘Judea and Samaria’ was in use throughout the period of the British Mandate.

Prince Harry arrives at UK court for rare royal appearance

Harry, King Charles' younger son, failed to appear in court as expected on Monday, but will enter the witness box on Tuesday.

 Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrives at the Rolls Building of the High Court in London, Britain June 6, 2023.

Middle East journalists share pessimistic outlook for region’s press freedom

On the 30th annual World Press Freedom Day, journalists in the Middle East described severely restricted freedom of expression and little hope for improvement in the future

 A view of the entrance of Evin prison in Tehran, Iran October 17, 2022

Journalists call on Netanyahu to stop 'incitement' against Israeli press on World Press Freedom Day

Reporters Without Borders (RWB) ranked Israel 97th out of 150 countries whose press freedom was examined. This is a significant drop from 2022.

 BENJAMIN NETANYAHU speaks to the media in Tel Aviv, last week. Will he bow out of Israeli politics this year?

Israel Independence Day cyberattack takes down major news website

Credit for the cyberattack was claimed by the group Anonymous Sudan, which says it targeted Israeli sites Maariv, Walla, the Health Ministry and Shin Bet.

 Hands are seen interfering with cyber code (Illustrative).

Jewish organizations and leaders, it's time to start tweeting in Hebrew - opinion

Start translating your press releases, hire someone to run your social media in Hebrew and work on your confidence and fluency in Hebrew.

 Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram apps are seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021

NY exhibit honors Middle East journalist Martin Fletcher's award-winning work

The exhibit will run from March 29-April 7 at Christie’s Auction House at Rockefeller Center.

Rockefeller Center, New York City, New York, US, November 21, 2020

Reporters from independent Egyptian news outlet referred to trial

Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders ranks Egypt 168th out of 180 countries surveyed in its press freedom index

Cairo University students shout slogans against the government after the verdict of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's trial

The end of Israeli journalism... or not - opinion

This isn’t over. Both sides have plenty of ammunition left. For those watching from outside, this is the time to take a step back, take a deep breath, and, well, chill.

 ‘OCCASIONALLY, ON the bus ride into the office, I’d spy fellow passengers perusing the “Post.” I’d pay attention to what they were reading, their body language or the reaction on their faces.’

Will Likud restrict freedom of the press in Israel? - editorial

Journalists cannot do their jobs properly without recording interviews, particularly of people they suspect of wrongdoing. Boaz Bismuth should know better.

 Editor in chief of Israel Hayom, Boaz Bismuth at a conference of the Israeli Television News Company in Jerusalem on March 7, 2021.