The Israeli government continues to undermine press freedom. Following the ban on Al-Jazeera and an attempt to shut down an Associated Press video feed, it now targets Israeli outlets, with a resolution cutting state ties to Ha’aretz newspaper and a bill to privatize the public broadcast authority.

These moves appear vindictive and politically motivated.

The FPA is deeply concerned and urges reconsideration, warning these steps undermine democratic values.

The Board of the Foreign Press Association in Israel and the Palestinian Territories