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Army Radio commander to fight Katz's closure of IDF station before High Court

Reactions to Katz's decision vary from A-G Baharav-Miara's concerns over "political interference in public broadcasting," to the Israel Press Council calling it “illegitimate and illegal”.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Israeli journalist Tal Lev Ram attends a conference on the Israeli army station "Galei Tzahal", in Tel Aviv on September 30, 2025.
Tim Davie, Director-General of the BBC, attends a service to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS at Westminster Abbey on July 5, 2023 in London, England.

BBC chiefs resign after criticism over bias, including editing of Trump speech, Israel-Hamas War

"This is entirely my decision, and I remain very thankful to the Chair and Board for their unswerving and unanimous support throughout my entire tenure," Davie stated.

|ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Two Gazan journalists crying at a funeral of a colleague in the Gaza Strip's Khan Yunis, May 13, 2025; illustrative.

Int'l press orgs. demand safe passage for reporting in Gaza, express concern for employees

The AFP, AP, BBC, and Reuters journalists also stated that "It is essential that adequate food supplies reach the people there."

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A BODY is carried after three people were killed in a mistaken IDF strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza City last week. Hamas embeds its fighters and weapons inside schools, hospitals, and yes, churches, the writer argues.

Israel can't afford to ignore the PR front of the Gaza war - opinion

If Israel fails to explain in real time why and how these tragic events occur, it will continue to lose support abroad.

|ByJOEL LEYDEN

Karhi, Ben-Gvir spar with AG over international media live footage ban

Since the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, foreign media outlets have not been allowed into the Gaza Strip independently, and have been limited to entries guided by the IDF.

JUNE 23, 2025ByELIAV BREUER
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks during a rally in support of the current Israeli government, outside the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, on June 5, 2025.

Netanyahu’s self-serving press conference: a display of deflection and distortion - opinion

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's news conference was self-centered and full of problematic claims.

MAY 26, 2025BySUSAN HATTIS ROLEF
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a news conference in Jerusalem last Wednesday. It cannot be denied that Netanyahu was coherent and sharp, but a lot of what he said was either inaccurate or incorrect, the writer argues.

KAN are not the enemy: Ministers acting against Israel’s democratic character - opinion

These initiatives illustrate how some ministers have forgotten what is supposed to happen in a democracy – ideas are not meant to be controlled.

DECEMBER 20, 2024ByYAAKOV KATZ
TRANSPORTATION MINISTER Miri Regev once stated: 'What is a public broadcaster worht if we cannot control it?'

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."

DECEMBER 5, 2024ByEVE YOUNG
Protesters dressed as news channels hang themselves outside the Communications Ministry, protesting for free speech

Dvora Szerer to be ICI Meeting 2024 spokesperson

Dvora Szerer, a communications veteran, has been named the spokesperson and public relations manager for the 29th Innovation in Cardiovascular Interventions Meeting 2024 in Israel.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Deborah Sherer

Foreign Press Association demands Israel end Gaza media ban, appeals to Supreme Court

The association expressed particular concern over the safety of Palestinian journalists, some of whom have been killed while covering the conflict.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF
A PALESTINIAN youth stands on a donkey cart in the Jabalya refugee camp in northern Gaza. Who rules Gaza after the Israel-Hamas war is a question few can yet answer.

Is Israel losing the war against Hamas in Gaza? - opinion

Does Israel have professional crisis communications? The answer is yes, but it is extremely limited.

JUNE 20, 2024ByJOEL LEYDEN
IDF Spokesperson R.-Adm. Daniel Hagari delivers Sunday evening public address. March 24, 2024.

Jewish NPR editor resigns after criticizing network for bias on Israel coverage

The NPR editor's colleagues argued his critique was unfair and inaccurate, pointing to several discrepancies.

APRIL 17, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
NPR headquarters

Israeli GPO pleads for media integrity, ethical reporting from foreign press

Featured speakers included members of the Israeli government, the international press, and families of hostages.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024ByAARON PORIS/THE MEDIA LINE
Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman, deputy CEO of strategy and innovation at the Jerusalem Post Group, moderates a panel discussion at the GPO-FOZ event, Jan. 29, 2024.

Border Police officers suspended after journalist beaten in east Jerusalem

Police said the journalist was interfering with the work of police officers in the area before the filmed beating.

DECEMBER 17, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Israeli Border Police officers walk while Muslim Palestinians hold Friday prayers in Jerusalem, as the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas continues. December 15, 2023.

News presenter left ‘shaken’ by aggressive interaction with pro-Palestinian protester

London's Metropolitan Police are investigating the harassment of a GB News presenter at a pro-Palestinian protest.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, near the Israeli embassy in London, Britain, October 9, 2023.