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CPJ Urges Global Support to Lift Gaza Media Ban

1/26/2026

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CPJ Advocates Media Freedom

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) urged 29 governments to back lifting Israel's Gaza media ban ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on January 26, 2026.
CPJ and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) say the ban violates international commitments and hinders reporting, which could invite similar restrictions elsewhere.
CPJ's research shows journalists allowed into Gaza face limited movement and staged visuals.

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Lazzarini Highlights Gaza Dangers

Philippe Lazzarini, head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), says Gaza is the most dangerous place for journalists and humanitarian workers.
He reports over 230 journalist deaths since Israel's war began in Gaza.
He criticizes Israel's ban on independent media access as fueling disinformation.
Israel banned 37 humanitarian NGOs for registration failure, raising safety concerns for Palestinian staff amid ongoing violence.

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CPJ Advocates Media Freedom

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) urged 29 governments to back lifting Israel's Gaza media ban ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on January 26, 2026.
CPJ and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) say the ban violates international commitments and hinders reporting, which could invite similar restrictions elsewhere.
CPJ's research shows journalists allowed into Gaza face limited movement and staged visuals.

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