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‘Journalism is not a crime’: Gaza reporter slams international press as journalist death toll rises

January 15, 2025

Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, The War and Peace Report. I’m Amy Goodman. We turn now to Gaza, where Israel’s assault on the besieged strip continues despite ongoing talks over a possible ceasefire. Palestinian authorities say 5000 people are missing or have been killed in this first 100 days of Israel’s ... <a title="‘Journalism is not a crime’: Gaza reporter slams international press as journalist death toll rises" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/01/15/journalism-is-not-a-crime-gaza-reporter-slams-international-press-as-journalist-death-toll-rises/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Journalism is not a crime’: Gaza reporter slams international press as journalist death toll rises">Read more</a>

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Young Israelis ‘don’t want peace’, warns former Israeli top diplomat

January 7, 2025

Israelis were frustrated that captives remained in Gaza and surprised that, in recent weeks, Israeli military activity there had intensified, Liel said. ‘Surprised’ over military intensity“Generally speaking, Israelis are quite surprised that the intensity of the military activity is growing. I think the general feeling here was a month or two ago that [the war] ... <a title="Young Israelis ‘don’t want peace’, warns former Israeli top diplomat" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/01/07/young-israelis-dont-want-peace-warns-former-israeli-top-diplomat/" aria-label="Read more about Young Israelis ‘don’t want peace’, warns former Israeli top diplomat">Read more</a>

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‘Crime against journalism’: Gaza journalists slam PA’s Al Jazeera ban

January 3, 2025

By Maram Humaid in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Journalists gathered at Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Hospital expressed outrage and confusion about the Palestinian Authority’s (PA) decision to shut down Al Jazeera’s office in the occupied West Bank. “Shutting down a major outlet like Al Jazeera is a crime against journalism,” said freelance journalist Ikhlas al-Qarnawi. “Al Jazeera ... <a title="‘Crime against journalism’: Gaza journalists slam PA’s Al Jazeera ban" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/01/03/crime-against-journalism-gaza-journalists-slam-pas-al-jazeera-ban/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Crime against journalism’: Gaza journalists slam PA’s Al Jazeera ban">Read more</a>

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Five journalists killed by Israeli air strike near hospital – media watchdogs condemn killings

December 26, 2024

Pacific Media Watch Five Palestinian journalists have been killed in a new Israeli strike near a hospital in central Gaza after four reporters were killed last week, reports Al Jazeera citing authorities and media in the besieged enclave. The journalists from the Al-Quds Today channel were covering events near al-Awda Hospital, located in the Nuseirat ... <a title="Five journalists killed by Israeli air strike near hospital – media watchdogs condemn killings" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/26/five-journalists-killed-by-israeli-air-strike-near-hospital-media-watchdogs-condemn-killings/" aria-label="Read more about Five journalists killed by Israeli air strike near hospital – media watchdogs condemn killings">Read more</a>

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Publisher tells of storytelling and its role in shaping Fiji’s identity

December 26, 2024

By Cheerieann Wilson in Suva Veteran journalist and editor Stanley Simpson has spoken about the enduring power of storytelling and its role in shaping Fiji’s identity. Reflecting on his journey at the launch of FijiNikua, a magazine launched by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka on Christmas Eve, Simpson shared personal anecdotes of growing up in Savusavu, ... <a title="Publisher tells of storytelling and its role in shaping Fiji’s identity" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/26/publisher-tells-of-storytelling-and-its-role-in-shaping-fijis-identity/" aria-label="Read more about Publisher tells of storytelling and its role in shaping Fiji’s identity">Read more</a>

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RSF says global attacks on journalists ‘alarming’, Gaza ‘most dangerous’ and seeks ‘urgent action’

December 14, 2024

Pacific Media Watch The global media freedom watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has revealed an “alarming intensification of attacks on journalists” in its 2024 annual roundup — especially in conflict zones such as Gaza. Gaza stands out as the “most dangerous” region in the world, with the highest number of journalists murdered in connection with ... <a title="RSF says global attacks on journalists ‘alarming’, Gaza ‘most dangerous’ and seeks ‘urgent action’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/14/rsf-says-global-attacks-on-journalists-alarming-gaza-most-dangerous-and-seeks-urgent-action/" aria-label="Read more about RSF says global attacks on journalists ‘alarming’, Gaza ‘most dangerous’ and seeks ‘urgent action’">Read more</a>

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RSF condemns assassination of Cambodian environmental journalist

December 10, 2024

Pacific Media Watch The Paris-based global media freedom watchdog Reporters Without Borders has condemned the assassination of Cambodian investigative environmental journalist Chhoeung Chheng who has died from his wounds. He was shot by an illegal logger last week while investigating unlawful deforestation in the country’s northwest. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has urged the Cambodian government ... <a title="RSF condemns assassination of Cambodian environmental journalist" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/10/rsf-condemns-assassination-of-cambodian-environmental-journalist/" aria-label="Read more about RSF condemns assassination of Cambodian environmental journalist">Read more</a>

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Hundreds of Israel lobbyists ‘writing America’s news’, reveals new probe

November 14, 2024

Pacific Media Watch Hundreds of former employees of Israel lobbying groups such as AIPAC, StandWithUs and CAMERA are working in top newsrooms across the United States, writing and producing America’s news — including on Israel-Palestine, reports a new investigation. These outlets include MSNBC, The New York Times, CNN and Fox News, says the MintPress News ... <a title="Hundreds of Israel lobbyists ‘writing America’s news’, reveals new probe" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/14/hundreds-of-israel-lobbyists-writing-americas-news-reveals-new-probe/" aria-label="Read more about Hundreds of Israel lobbyists ‘writing America’s news’, reveals new probe">Read more</a>

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NZ Speaker reverses journalist bar from abuse apology at Parliament

November 11, 2024

By Giles Dexter, RNZ political reporter An investigative journalist who was barred from attending New Zealand’s national apology to survivors of abuse in care has now been granted accreditation. Parliament’s Speaker has now granted temporary Press Gallery accreditation to journalist Aaron Smale for tomorrow’s apology for abuse in care. He must, however, be accompanied by ... <a title="NZ Speaker reverses journalist bar from abuse apology at Parliament" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/11/nz-speaker-reverses-journalist-bar-from-abuse-apology-at-parliament/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Speaker reverses journalist bar from abuse apology at Parliament">Read more</a>

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‘Catastrophic’ ethnic cleansing amid north Gaza news void, says global media watchdog

November 10, 2024

Pacific Media Watch The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) says Israel has stepped up systematic attacks on journalists and media infrastructure since the start of its northern Gaza campaign. Israeli strikes killed at least five journalists in October and Israeli forces began a smear campaign against six Al Jazeera journalists reporting on the ... <a title="‘Catastrophic’ ethnic cleansing amid north Gaza news void, says global media watchdog" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/10/catastrophic-ethnic-cleansing-amid-north-gaza-news-void-says-global-media-watchdog/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Catastrophic’ ethnic cleansing amid north Gaza news void, says global media watchdog">Read more</a>

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New survey finds an alarming tolerance for attacks on the press in the US – particularly among white, Republican men

November 7, 2024

ANALYSIS: By Julie Posetti, City St George’s, University of London and Waqas Ejaz, University of Oxford Press freedom is a pillar of American democracy. But political attacks on US-based journalists and news organisations pose an unprecedented threat to their safety and the integrity of information. Less than 48 hours before election day, Donald Trump, now ... <a title="New survey finds an alarming tolerance for attacks on the press in the US – particularly among white, Republican men" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/07/new-survey-finds-an-alarming-tolerance-for-attacks-on-the-press-in-the-us-particularly-among-white-republican-men/" aria-label="Read more about New survey finds an alarming tolerance for attacks on the press in the US – particularly among white, Republican men">Read more</a>

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Gavin Ellis: A day to be gripped by fear – ‘freedom’ will lose its true meaning

November 7, 2024

COMMENTARY: By Gavin Ellis This morning, I am afraid. I am very afraid. I fear that by the time I go to bed democracy in the United States will be imperilled by a man, the nature of which the Founding Fathers could never envisage when creating the protective elements of the constitution. The risks will ... <a title="Gavin Ellis: A day to be gripped by fear – ‘freedom’ will lose its true meaning" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/07/gavin-ellis-a-day-to-be-gripped-by-fear-freedom-will-lose-its-true-meaning/" aria-label="Read more about Gavin Ellis: A day to be gripped by fear – ‘freedom’ will lose its true meaning">Read more</a>