The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/foreign-press-association/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:39:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Foreign Press Association | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/foreign-press-association/ 32 32 High Court avoids decision on press access to Gaza, tells state to update it in March https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-avoids-decision-on-press-access-to-gaza-tells-state-to-update-it-in-march/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:50:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3742740 Justices say they can't publicly address 'classified security info' given by the state to justify claim allowing independent press access to Gaza is still security risk, despite ceasefire

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]]> Foreign media group fumes as Israeli government says Gaza press ban must be upheld https://www.timesofisrael.com/foreign-media-group-fumes-as-israeli-government-says-gaza-press-ban-must-be-upheld/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:47:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3728007 Foreign Press Association urges Supreme Court judges to put an end to 'charade'; EU condemns decision to ban dozens of aid groups from entering enclave

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]]> Ban on media access to Gaza should stay in place, government tells High Court https://www.timesofisrael.com/ban-on-media-access-to-gaza-should-stay-in-place-israel-tells-high-court/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:30:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3727015 State argues that allowing foreign press to enter Strip could disturb efforts to locate the remains of Ran Gvili, the final hostage in Gaza

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]]> High Court gives final extension for state to explain ban on press access to Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-gives-final-extension-for-state-to-explain-ban-on-press-access-to-gaza/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 18:38:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3717195 After months of delays, judge scolds government, says it has until January 4 to respond; Foreign Press Association welcomes decision, calls for 'unfettered' press access

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]]> Foreign Press Association demands action from Israel over settler attacks on journalists https://www.timesofisrael.com/foreign-press-association-demands-action-from-israel-over-settler-attacks-on-journalists/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:23:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3685589 Criticism comes after Reuters employees assaulted near West Bank village of Beita last week while covering Palestinian olive harvest

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]]> With ceasefire in place, US renews request for Israel to allow foreign press into Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-ceasefire-in-place-us-renews-plea-for-israel-to-allow-foreign-press-into-gaza/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:43:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3680547 US official acknowledges issue isn't at top of administration's priorities, indicating pressure isn't overwhelming, though Trump said in August that he'd like to see it happen

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]]> High Court gives state 30 days to clarify policy on press entry to Gaza amid ceasefire https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-gives-state-30-days-to-clarify-policy-on-press-entry-to-gaza-amid-ceasefire/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:26:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3671957 Foreign Press Association petitioned court in 2024, asserting ban on independent access violated fundamental democratic principles of freedom of press and expression

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]]> Foreign journalists step up push for access to Gaza, express fear for hungry colleagues https://www.timesofisrael.com/foreign-journalists-step-up-push-for-access-to-gaza-express-fear-for-hungry-colleagues/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 02:24:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3603445 With international media still locked out of the Strip, conflicting narratives and a deepening humanitarian crisis fuel a war of misinformation that may only grow murkier

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]]> High Court delays Gaza press access hearing for sixth time amid escalating offensive https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-delays-gaza-press-access-hearing-for-sixth-time-amid-escalating-offensive/ Sun, 18 May 2025 21:07:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3535961 Government has been granted repeated extensions to answer Foreign Press Association petition demanding journalists be allowed to undertake independent reporting inside Strip

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]]> Foreign Press Association urges Israel to lift ban on Gaza access for journalists https://www.timesofisrael.com/foreign-press-association-urges-israel-to-lift-ban-on-gaza-access-for-journalists/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:40:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3466214 Citing the halt in fighting, the group says restriction has 'severely hindered independent reporting,' and that there is now 'no justification' for it

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]]> MKs advance controversial bill to privatize or shutter Kan public broadcaster https://www.timesofisrael.com/mks-advance-controversial-bill-to-privatize-or-shutter-kan-public-broadcaster/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:23:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3428223 Foreign Press Association condemns 'vindictive and politically motivated' attacks on media, warns that legislation could 'undermine democratic values'

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]]> Karhi reverses decision to seize AP equipment that broadcasts live feed of Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/karhi-backtracks-on-decision-to-seize-ap-equipment-broadcasting-live-feed-of-gaza/ Tue, 21 May 2024 21:42:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3295374&preview=true&preview_id=3295374 Live feed resumes hours after communications minister says confiscated camera, equipment being returned; AP welcomes reversal but concerned about government impeding press freedom

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]]> Israel seizes AP equipment broadcasting live feed from Gaza, citing use by Al Jazeera https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-seizes-ap-equipment-broadcasting-live-feed-from-gaza-citing-use-by-al-jazeera/ Tue, 21 May 2024 17:08:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3295063 Communications Minister Karhi accuses the wire service of violating a new media law by providing images to banned Qatari network; US, Foreign Press Association criticize move

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]]> High Court says Israel can keep barring foreign reporters from Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-says-israel-can-keep-barring-foreign-reporters-from-gaza/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 14:20:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3197407 Citing security concerns, justices reject Foreign Press Association petition for entry into Strip without IDF escort, say army doing enough for press freedom

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]]> Hamas issues, rescinds rules to media to skew coverage to pro-Gaza, anti-Israel line https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-issues-rescinds-rules-to-media-to-skew-coverage-to-pro-gaza-anti-israel-line/ Tue, 09 Aug 2022 21:58:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2815612 Ruling terror group had indicated to Palestinians working with foreign press it expected reporting that blames Israel for recent conflict, ignores Gazans killed by misfired rockets

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