In February, it was reported that the military censor had instructed dozens of bloggers and administrators of major social media accounts to submit security-related items for prepublication review, expanding a practice previously in place for traditional media.
Freedom House
28 April 2017
a special report on prosecution of Palestinian journalists in relation to their social media activity.
Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms - MADA
20 October 2016
Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms - MADA
6 September 2016
After national elections in March, Prime Minister Netanyahu decided to serve as communications minister himself, giving him control over the regulation of various segments of the market.
Freedom House
23 April 2016
Ranked 61st in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
1 May 2015
Reporters Without Borders
27 June 2014
"Print articles on security matters are subject to a military censor"
Freedom House
1 May 2014
Ranked 62nd in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
1 May 2014
Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms - MADA
5 March 2014
"Israeli authorities arrest and detain Palestinian journalists, often without charge"
Committee to Protect Journalists
11 February 2014
Ranked 96th in annual press freedom index
Reporters Without Borders
1 February 2014
Ranked 64th in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
1 May 2013
"Many ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities enforce gender separation, impinging on women’s rights in nearby public places and public transportation"
Freedom House
17 January 2013
Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms - MADA
8 August 2012
"Israel’s armed forces routinely carry out abuses against media workers in the Palestinian Territories with impunity"
Reporters Without Borders
2 May 2012
"In a move likely to restrict news coverage and commentary, the Israeli parliament passed an 'anti-boycott' law"
Committee to Protect Journalists
22 February 2012
"Haaretz reporter Uri Blau is facing a possible seven-year jail sentence for possessing classified documents"
Reporters Without Borders
25 January 2012