Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory Archives

2019

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Palestinian journalist Sameh al-Titi arrested by Israeli authorities, held without charge

December 11, 2019 10:56 AM EST

Beirut, December 11, 2019 — Israeli authorities should disclose any charges against Palestinian journalist Sameh al-Titi or release him immediately, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

Israeli police are seen in Jerusalem's Old City on May 31, 2019. Israeli police recently raided the offices of Palestine TV and a local production company in Jerusalem. (AP/Mahmoud Illean)

Israeli forces raid Palestine TV and production company, order 6-month closure

November 21, 2019 11:20 AM EST

Beirut, November 21, 2019 — Israeli authorities should allow Palestine TV and the Al-Arz Media Services Company to reopen their offices and resume their work, and cease conducting raids of media organizations, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

Palestinian photographer Moath Amarneh is seen after being hit with shrapnel from a rubber bullet fired by Israeli security forces in Surif, the West Bank, on November 15, 2019. (AFP/Hazem Bader)

Palestinian photographer Moath Amarneh injured by Israeli forces

November 18, 2019 1:55 PM EST

Beirut, November 18, 2019 — The Committee to Protect Journalists today condemned Israeli security forces’ injuring of Palestinian photographer Moath Amarneh and called on Israeli authorities to immediately open an investigation into the incident and hold those responsible into account.

A member of Palestinian security forces loyal to Hamas is seen in the southern Gaza Strip on June 23, 2019. The Hamas-affiliated Internal Security Forces recently arrested journalist Bassam Mohammad Moheisen. (Reuters/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa)

Palestinian journalist Bassam Moheisen detained by Hamas forces in Gaza since October 23

November 1, 2019 11:14 AM EDT

Beirut, November 1, 2019 — Hamas security forces should immediately release journalist Bassam Mohammad Moheisen, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

An Israeli police officer is seen in Jerusalem on February 8, 2019. Individuals in Kiryat Ata recently assaulted journalist Daniel Siryoti. (AP/Mahmoud Illean)

Members of public assault Israeli journalist Daniel Siryoti in Kiryat Ata

October 28, 2019 3:55 PM EDT

New York, October 28, 2019 — Israeli authorities should investigate the assault on journalist Daniel Siryoti and ensure that the perpetrators are held to account, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

A Palestinian girl talks on her cell phone in the West Bank on July 3, 2018. Palestinian authorities recently blocked dozens of websites throughout the territories. (AFP/Hazem Bader)

Palestinian court orders block of dozens of news websites and Facebook pages

October 25, 2019 2:30 PM EDT

Beirut, October 25, 2019 — The Palestinian National Authority should immediately lift a ban on dozens of news websites and Facebook pages, and allow news outlets in the country to publish freely online, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

Members of Palestinian Hamas security forces are seen in the Gaza Strip on March 13, 2018. Security forces recently arrested journalist Hani al-Agha. (Reuters/Mohammed Salem)

Palestinian journalist Hani al-Agha detained by Hamas forces in Gaza since September 25

October 4, 2019 1:35 PM EDT

Beirut, October 4, 2019 — Hamas security forces should immediately release journalist Hani al-Agha and drop any charges against him, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

Israeli security forces are seen in the West Bank on February 14, 2018. Palestinian journalist Abdul Mohsen Shalaldeh was recently arrested in the West Bank and is being held without charge. (AFP/Hazem Bader)

Israeli military court sentences Palestinian journalist to 4 months detention without charge

September 4, 2019 4:30 PM EDT

Beirut, September 4, 2019 — Israeli authorities should publicly file charges against Palestinian journalist Abdul Mohsen Shalaldeh or release him immediately, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

A visitor walks past company exhibition stands at the Cybertech 2019 conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, on January 29, 2019. Reuters reported on August 22, 2019, that Israel has eased export controls on surveillance technologies. (Reuters/Amir Cohen)

Israel eased export controls on surveillance technologies amid criticism

August 22, 2019 4:53 PM EDT

New York, August 22, 2019–Israeli officials confirmed that, under a rule change by the Defense Ministry, Israeli surveillance companies are able to obtain exemptions on marketing license for the sale of some products to certain countries, Reuters reported today. It is not clear which companies, and which products, were impacted; however, Reuters reported that the…

A picture taken in Dar Salah on August 2 shows Israeli border police scuffling with a journalist. At least 3 journalists were injured covering protests in Gaza and the West Bank on August 2. (AFP/Musa Al-Shaer)

Israeli forces injure 3 journalists at West Bank and Gaza protests

August 6, 2019 3:21 PM EDT

At least three journalists covering protests in the Gaza Strip and West Bank on August 2, 2019 were injured as Israeli soldiers fired live ammunition and rubber bullets, and, in one case, allegedly assaulted a photojournalist working for the Associated Press, according to the Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate, news reports, and videos and pictures shared by…