Free press
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
Protesters chain themselves to Communications Ministry calling for free press
Press freedom under attack in Israel, says Foreign Press Association
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
Activists launch independent haredi news organization
Naftuli Moster is launching a news organization focused on tackling the news desert in the haredi world.
Israeli reporter resigns after 40 years: 'Freedom of press at risk'
Matzliach urged journalists to "to protect the freedom of the press and freedom of expression."
Russia silences another publication: Novaya Gazeta's magazine
Novaya Gazeta suspended publication in Russia in March after being cautioned for violating new laws censoring coverage of the conflict in Ukraine.