The Foreign Press Association is disappointed in the Israeli Supreme Court’s decision to grant the State of Israel yet another delay regarding the independent entry of journalists into Gaza.

We recognize that the court has directed the government to present a clear position within 30 days and hope that the court will stand firmly against further delays by the state.

The state today once again relied on stalling tactics to prevent the entry of journalists.

For two years, the Israeli government has sought one delay after the next, with the clear aim of barring journalists from carrying out their journalistic duties and hindering the public’s right to information. The government’s position remains unacceptable.

We renew our call for immediate access to Gaza.

Statement attributed to the board of The Foreign Press Association