The FPA welcomes the agreement between the warring parties on a ceasefire in Gaza. With the halt in fighting, we renew our urgent call for Israel to open the borders immediately and allow international media free and independent access to the Gaza Strip.

For the last two years, the FPA and its members have asked, through all channels, to be let into Gaza to report on the reality of the war. These demands have been repeatedly ignored, while our Palestinian colleagues have risked their lives to provide tireless and brave reporting from Gaza.

On October 23rd, the Supreme Court is set finally to hear our arguments after more than a year of allowing the State to delay its response.

But there is no reason to wait that long. Enough with the excuses and delay tactics.

The restrictions on press freedom must come to an end.

Statement attributed to the board of The Foreign Press Association