"Israel has blocked all independent press access to Gaza since the war began in 2023, meaning almost all on-the-ground reporting has come from Palestinian journalists who are already in Gaza, journalists who are living through the war themselves, including NPR's own Anas Baba. International journalists have been fighting for access for more than two years, and earlier this week, Israel's Supreme Court prolonged that wait yet again."
"When the war first started, Israel immediately closed the borders to Gaza to all press access, citing security concerns for both Israeli troops and journalists themselves. The Foreign Press Association here in Israel, of which NPR is a member, filed a petition with the Supreme Court pretty soon after that, arguing for access. The court rejected that petition, but the FPA filed again last year."
Israel closed Gaza borders to all press access when the war began in 2023, citing security concerns for both Israeli troops and journalists. The Foreign Press Association filed a petition with the Supreme Court seeking access; the court rejected the petition and later accepted a renewed petition, but proceedings have seen numerous postponements and extensions granted to the state. Independent international journalists remain barred more than two years into the war. Most on-the-ground reporting comes from Palestinian journalists already inside Gaza and living through the conflict. Some Israeli and international reporters have entered via highly controlled, selective embeds with the Israeli military that restrict movement, sources, and visuals. Legal challenges and access fights continue.
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