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Press Freedom Under Threat Amid Hezbollah-Israel Conflict

3/28/2026

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On March 24, 2026, L’Orient-Le Jour (the Lebanese newspaper) highlighted threats to press freedom in Lebanon amid the Hezbollah–Israel conflict, condemning Israel's targeting of journalists and noting 210 journalists have been killed since the war began.
It also reported the killing of al-Manar director Mohammad Cherri and injuries to Russia Today journalists from Israeli strikes.
It criticized Hezbollah for controlling media access and intimidating dissent, urging protection of journalists.

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On March 24, 2026, L’Orient-Le Jour (the Lebanese newspaper) highlighted threats to press freedom in Lebanon amid the Hezbollah–Israel conflict, condemning Israel's targeting of journalists and noting 210 journalists have been killed since the war began.
It also reported the killing of al-Manar director Mohammad Cherri and injuries to Russia Today journalists from Israeli strikes.
It criticized Hezbollah for controlling media access and intimidating dissent, urging protection of journalists.