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Israel Delays High Court Ruling on Gaza Journalist Access

4/21/2026

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On April 21, 2026, the state opposed expediting its High Court filing on foreign journalists' access to Gaza.
It said there is no basis for an earlier update, citing disruptions from the February 28 campaign against Iran.
The High Court initially set a March 31 deadline, which was extended to May 19.
The Foreign Press Association in Israel and media-rights groups continue challenging the military's entry restrictions into Gaza.

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Story summary

On April 21, 2026, the state opposed expediting its High Court filing on foreign journalists' access to Gaza.
It said there is no basis for an earlier update, citing disruptions from the February 28 campaign against Iran.
The High Court initially set a March 31 deadline, which was extended to May 19.
The Foreign Press Association in Israel and media-rights groups continue challenging the military's entry restrictions into Gaza.