TEL AVIV — The Supreme Court of Israel rejected a petition
from international media outlets seeking permission for their journalists to
enter the Gaza Strip. Israeli occupation authorities maintain a blockade on the
strip and do not allow independent entry for journalists. The court justified
the imposed restrictions, citing security concerns and stating that allowing
independent entry could endanger Israeli occupation soldiers, Amad reported.
اضافة اعلان
Unconvincing concerns
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the
Foreign Press Association (FPA) expressed its disappointment with the ruling, stating that
the "Ban imposed by Israel on the entry of independent foreign media into
Gaza for a continuous period of 95 days is unprecedented."
In its decision, the court mentioned that it seeks to find a
balance between the safety of journalists and soldiers and the "freedom of
the press." The court emphasized that foreign and Israeli journalists are
allowed limited access to Gaza under the supervision of the
Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF). However, the FPA stated that military escort is "Limited to
selected foreign media" and is subject to strict control.
Furthermore, FPA considered Israel's concerns regarding
reporting on the locations of forces as "unconvincing," while
Palestinian journalists continue to work in the strip, stressing the necessity
of enabling foreign media to enter areas where IOF are not present.
On Tuesday, the
International Criminal Court (ICC) confirmed
that it is investigating possible crimes against journalists in Israel's war on
the strip, where dozens of reporters were killed.
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