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Netanyahu's Government Intensifies Assault on Israeli Press Freedoms

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Netanyahu's Government Intensifies Assault on Israeli Press Freedoms

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  • According to the **2024 Reporters Without Borders (RSF)** report, Israeli military forces are responsible for a significant number of **crimes against Palestinian journalists**.
  • Israel holds the grim distinction of being the **third largest prison for journalists**, with **41 Palestinian journalists** currently detained.
  • Communications Minister **Shlomo Karhi** has led a campaign against the liberal newspaper **Haaretz**, accusing it of "anti-Israeli propaganda."
  • This offensive against the press includes **punitive measures**, such as cutting off public advertising revenues and subscriptions for government employees targeting Haaretz.
  • In response to escalating violence and intimidation, **Reporters Without Borders** expresses solidarity with Haaretz and condemns the government's actions against independent media.

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