Tag: freedom of the press

Did Banned Media Report Foretell of Gaza War Crimes?

An Arab member of the Israeli parliament is demanding that a newspaper be allowed to publish an investigative report that was suppressed days before Israel attacked Gaza in winter 2008.  The investigation by Uri Blau, who has been in hiding since December to avoid arrest, concerned Israeli preparations for the impending assault on Gaza, known … Continue reading “Did Banned Media Report Foretell of Gaza War Crimes?”

Israel Crushes Local Dissent, Attacks Global Criticism

RAMALLAH – Israel is lashing out at international criticism and attempting to crush local dissent in what appears to be growing sensitivity to reproach of its policies. Several recent incidents have dominated media headlines, including the arrest of a Jewish-American journalist on the grounds of security, threats by an Israeli minister against international diplomats and … Continue reading “Israel Crushes Local Dissent, Attacks Global Criticism”