Middle East Journalism & Media

 Published 4 hours ago:  Israel released journalist Abed Abu Shehadeh after five days in custody over alleged foreign contact; The Jerusalem Post said no charges were filed.

 Published 2 days ago:  CPJ says Israeli authorities detained four journalists in early November; two remained in custody when the group reported on November 5.

 Published 3 days ago:  CPJ says Israeli authorities detained journalist Abed Abu Shehadeh on suspicion of contacting a foreign agent and called for his release.

 Published last week:  CPJ condemned the detention of two journalists after a West Bank settler attack; Israeli police said two suspects were being held for questioning.

 Published last week:  Gaza journalist death tolls differ because definitions, verification, geography and cut-off dates vary, making each tally's source and scope essential.

 Published last week:  CPJ says Israeli forces held two journalists for hours, raided Al-Ghad TV's Hebron office and fired tear gas toward reporters during a military operation.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Al-Hassan Bakir, a Libyan journalist, was freed after being abducted by masked gunmen in Misrata on Oct 20; rights groups demand an investigation.

 Published 2 weeks ago:  Oct 19: Israeli police arrested 10 suspects in a probe of West Bank violence, including attacks that hurt journalist Heidi Levine and targeted European diplomats.

 Published 3 weeks ago:  Benjamin Netanyahu has called to identify and prosecute soldiers who spoke anonymously in NAZA, a Guardian film alleging misconduct by Israeli forces in Gaza.

 Published last month:  AFP photographer Jaafar Ashtiyeh was beaten and robbed by Israeli settlers while covering attacks on olive farmers in the West Bank.

 Published last month:  Israeli forces raided the home of Palestinian journalist Ali al-Samoudi in Jenin, assaulted his son and ordered him to surrender within an hour, sources said.

 Published 2 months ago:  The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate reported 84 alleged press violations in August by Israeli forces and settlers, including a death in custody, a gunshot injury, arrests, assaults and widespread obstruction of reporting.

 Published 2 months ago:  Israeli drone strikes in Gaza and southern Lebanon injured four journalists in two weeks, CPJ warned, urging stronger safeguards for reporters amid ceasefires.

 Published 2 months ago:  Jordan and the UAE have tightened controls on filming and sharing details of Iranian strikes, limiting independent reporting and verification of impact sites.

 Published 2 months ago:  AP and Reuters renewed calls for Israel to explain Aug 25, 2025 strikes on Nasser Hospital that killed five journalists and to allow access.

 Published 2 months ago:  Israeli forces arrested Palestinian journalist Abdulrahman Hassan in an early Bethlehem raid; authorities gave no reason or charge amid wider West Bank raids.

 Published 2 months ago:  Iran's judiciary has barred Azad from publishing and charged founder Mehdi Ahmadi with spreading false information and operating without press approval.

 Published 2 months ago:  Israeli forces detained AFP journalist Mohammed Awad near Ramallah on Aug 12, adding to the tally of Palestinian journalists held amid West Bank restrictions.

 Published 3 months ago:  Journalists covering wars in Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen and Iran face lethal risks, with dozens killed since October 2023 and ongoing investigations into possible deliberate targeting.

 Published 3 months ago:  MFC warns Middle East tensions endanger journalists, condemns killings, arrests and limits on Gaza access, and urges protection of press freedom.

 Published 3 months ago:  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 3 months ago:  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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months ago:  Dozens of Turkish journalists were denied accreditation to the NATO summit in Ankara, prompting criticism that the unexplained denials undermine press freedom.

 Published 4 months ago:  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 4 months ago:  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 5 months ago:  Israeli military has renewed restrictions on media reporting of missile strikes and sensitive sites, barring images or geolocation that could expose impact locations.