Free press
Lebanon's proposed information law raises concern for press freedom, limits Palestinian media jobs
Nashabe warned that the law could also be used to discriminate against Palestinian refugees living in Lebanon by stipulating that the manager for a professional media site must be Lebanese.
Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with terrorism, issues arrest warrant
Journalists disappear in Syria, Damascus suppresses accounts of sectarian attacks, report finds
Masked vandal smashes entrance to Haaretz offices, days after similar attack on Channel 12
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.
Russian system to scan internet for undesired content and dissent
Fines will be imposed for those sharing "LGBT propaganda," or share anti-Russian speech
Turkey’s authoritarianism increases targeting journalists, opposition - analysis
Amid the Ukraine war, Ankara has positioned itself as a friend to both sides, working with Russia on trade while also working with Ukraine.
Musk says will restore recently suspended journalists' Twitter accounts
