Summary
Israel’s Supreme Court has delayed a decision on allowing foreign journalists independent access to Gaza. The court gave the government until March 31 to respond to a petition from the Foreign Press Association, which wants the ban lifted. This ban has stopped international reporters from entering Gaza according to their own plans for over a year, needing them to be with the Israeli army.
Key Facts
- Israel’s Supreme Court postponed its decision on foreign media access to Gaza.
- The government must respond by March 31 to the Foreign Press Association's petition.
- Foreign journalists have been banned from independently entering Gaza for over a year.
- To report in Gaza, journalists must embed with the Israeli army.
- The court expressed frustration with the government's use of security risks as a reason.
- Gaza had a ceasefire in 2025, but attacks have continued, causing over 400 deaths.
- The Foreign Press Association represents 370 journalists from 130 media outlets.
- This is the ninth delay in the court’s decision process since September 2024.
