Middle East Journalism & Media

 Published last week:  The death of former Qatari Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has renewed focus on his role creating Al Jazeera and its influence on regional journalism.

 Published last week:  Four Israeli settlers were arrested after allegedly attacking a CNN news crew and other journalists near Sinjil in the occupied West Bank on an anniversary.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Foreign outlets faced strict controls and limited access during Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral in Tehran, relying mainly on state footage, verified video and remote reporting.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  CPJ is reviewing its Gaza casualty database after questions about affiliations of some individuals, prompting calls for stricter verification of journalists cited in conflict reporting.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  Dozens of Turkish journalists were denied accreditation to the NATO summit in Ankara, prompting criticism that the unexplained denials undermine press freedom.

 Published last month:  The UAE has set a minimum social media age of 15, requiring platforms to verify users' ages and strengthen protections for minors under new regulations.

 Published last month:  Israel deported RFI journalist Alice Froussard after she sought to report from the West Bank, drawing criticism from media groups over limits on access.

 Published last month:  Israeli military has renewed restrictions on media reporting of missile strikes and sensitive sites, barring images or geolocation that could expose impact locations.

 Published last month:  Israeli and Lebanese officials began talks in Washington as cross-border fighting and airstrikes along the border hinder journalists' reporting.

 Published last month:  Gaza photo and video journalists were named joint recipients of the 2026 Golden Pen of Freedom for reporting under extreme danger and limited access.

 Published last month:  Iran imposed rules restricting local media partners from redistributing material to foreign Persian broadcasters such as BBC Persian and Iran International.

 Published 2 months ago:  Bahrain detained 41 people accused of links to Iran's IRGC in a sweep rights groups say tightens media controls and escalates pressure on journalists amid unrest.

 Published 2 months ago:  61 MEPs urged EU leaders to press Israel to allow foreign journalists into Gaza, warning that restricted media access undermines verification and endangers Palestinian reporters.

 Published 2 months ago:  Kuwait released U.S.-Kuwaiti journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, who left the country after nearly two months detained over social-media posts about the Iran war.

 Published 2 months ago:  CPJ says Israel's alleged denial of timely medical access to Lebanese reporter Amal Khalil after a southern Lebanon strike may amount to a war crime.

 Published 2 months ago:  Security tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are forcing global newsrooms to change reporting practices and rely on remote verification to cover energy markets and shipping.

 Published 3 months ago:  Kuwaiti authorities detained journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin after he shared video of a reported military incident, prompting rights groups to urge transparency and raise press freedom concerns.

 Published 3 months ago:  Spear-phishing attacks have targeted Egyptian and Lebanese journalists, using coordinated cyber-espionage tactics to compromise accounts on major tech platforms.

 Published 3 months ago:  Iran released a Japanese NHK journalist on bail but kept a travel ban, keeping him in Iran to face trial on unspecified security charges, according to reports.

 Published 3 months ago:  Egyptian authorities detained commentator Ahmed Douma on April 6 over alleged 'false news,' drawing renewed international concern about Egypt's press freedoms.

 Published 3 months ago:  Shelly Kittleson, an American freelance journalist, was freed after her March 31 abduction in Baghdad, with militia statements saying the release was tied to a negotiated swap.

 Published 3 months ago:  The UN human rights chief warned that governments are tightening restrictions on press freedom and media in parts of the Middle East amid regional tensions.

 Published 3 months ago:  American journalist Shelly Kittleson was abducted in central Baghdad after militia threats, prompting Iraqi security forces to launch an intensive manhunt and raising international concern.

 Published 3 months ago:  An Israeli missile strike damaged Al-Araby TV's Tehran office, halting live broadcasts, injuring several people and causing widespread damage.

 Published 3 months ago:  Iran's internet blackout has reached day 30, cutting journalists and citizens off from global networks and limiting access to the state intranet.

 Published 3 months ago:  Iranian authorities arrested at least 466 people for online activities deemed threats to national security amid heightened surveillance and regional tensions.

 Published 3 months ago:  Iran has arrested at least seven journalists as authorities widen a crackdown on independent media, detaining reporters and restricting reporting on protests and security.

 Published 4 months ago:  One Japanese in Iran has been freed and sent home, while another, identified as an NHK journalist, remains at Evin Prison amid diplomatic efforts.