Free press
Inside Israel's media war: Who shapes the narrative now?
As Israel moves to overhaul its media system, journalists, lawmakers, and critics clash over power, press freedom, and the future of Israeli democracy
Those who seek truth do not silence the press - opinion
Shutting down Army Radio is a blow to Israeli democracy - opinion
'Public broadcasting is not a luxury': Filmmakers defend KAN documentaries
Ben-Gvir and Karhi crack down on foreign press coverage of war damage in Israel
Foreign media are now required to obtain prior military censorship approval before filming missile impact and crash sites.
On World Press Freedom Day, journalists face record killings and rising censorship
A new Pew study suggests that those living in countries with relatively high press freedom are less likely to consider it important, raising concerns that complacency may lead to backsliding.
'Post' Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein released from house arrest
“Contrary to what the Attorney-General’s statement suggests, he was not part of any ‘apparatus," representatives of Klein said.
Protesters chain themselves to Communications Ministry calling for free press
Opposition leader Yesh Atid MK Yair Lapid previously called the bill an "an attack on Israeli democracy and on Israeli freedom of expression."
Press freedom under attack in Israel, says Foreign Press Association
Foreign press group condemns the Israeli government's recent actions against media outlets, including the Al-Jazeera ban and proposed changes to public broadcasting.
Can Israel navigate dissenting voices without undermining democracy? – editorial
'Haaretz' backlash highlights free speech, financial pressure, and democracy under stress/
'History is back, and the old normal isn’t returning' Bari Weiss tells young Jewish leaders
The Free Press founder urges Jewish leaders to confront rising antisemitism and embrace resilience in her powerful DC speech.
Iran has released five detained Americans from prison
There is no guarantee of their safe return, but the improvement in their circumstances is welcomed by family and friends.
Free press needs to be free for all sides - analysis
Allowing opinions to be aired even if the government or those in the opposition don’t like what those voices are saying. That is the meaning of a free press.
Prominent Russian journalist and lawyer attacked in Chechnya
The attackers shaved Milashina's head, broke several of her fingers and covered her head with green dye, according to human rights group Memorial.