Journalism

Editor's Notes: Washington Post chose comfort over survival, now journalists pay price - comment

When 300 journalists lose their jobs at a once-great paper (as it announced on Wednesday), democracy gets darker.

When 300 journalists lose their jobs at a once-great paper (as it announced on Wednesday), democracy gets darker.
The Washington Post headquarters, pictured on February 4, 2026.

Washington Post begins widespread layoffs, sharply shrinking storied newspaper's reach

Police stand guard ahead of the arrival of French President Emmanuel Macron at the University of Sichuan for a meeting with students in Chengdu, in southwestern China's Sichuan province on December 5, 2025.

RSF condemns detention of Chinese reporters following corruption story

Disproportionate coverage of Israel in global media

When war reporting turns into doxing, it risks lives and erodes trust in journalism - editorial


Keshet Neev: Making a career as a journalist in Israel

Behind the Bylines: "If you start out small and keep pushing yourself forward to learn and try new things, you won’t believe how far you can go and how much you can achieve."

Keshet Neev.

Court freezes order requiring journalist Omri Assenheim to hand over raw interview footage

In a short decision issued on Tuesday, Judge Ami Kobo ordered that the enforcement of the magistrate’s ruling be stayed until at least February 1.

Eli Feldstein and Aaron “Ari” Rosenfeld, two of the suspects in the so-called Qatargate investigation arrives for a court hearing at the Tel Aviv District Court on July 15, 2025.

Ahead of High Court hearing, legal advisory warns closure of Army Radio threatens press freedom

The filing states that in recent years these trends have intensified, producing “a growing and tangible impact on the freedom of the press."

An Israeli soldier serving at Army Radio holds a microphone in Jerusalem, December 22, 2025 (Illustrative).

As High Court review nears, state defends decision to shutter Army Radio

The state said the decision to close Army Radio was made “with complete legal authority,” based on a “solid legal foundation,” and with the close involvement of legal advisers.

An Israeli soldier holds an Army Radio microphone in Jerusalem, December 22, 2025

High Court hears challenge to ban on independent journalistic access to Gaza

The hearing was held before Deputy Supreme Court President Noam Sohlberg and Justices Khaled Kabub and Ruth Ronnen.

 The High Court of Justice held a hearing on a petition challenging the state’s continued refusal to allow journalists to enter the Gaza Strip without a military escort on Monday January 26, 2026.

US accuses contractor of illegally sharing classified information with reporter

Aurelio Perez-Lugones faces criminal charges for allegedly sharing classified military documents with a Washington Post reporter, whose home was raided during the investigation.

The Department of Justice logo is pictured on a wall after a news conference in New York, December 5, 2013; illustrative.

Experts warn of national risk after investigations find decade-old Houthi shell companies in UK

Experts told the Post the propaganda network poses a significant risk as it opens new doors for Iranian-backed terrorists to enter the UK and as a way for Tehran and the Houthis to evade sanctions. 

Yemen’s Houthi-appointed Foreign Minister Jamal Amer speaks during a press conference held on February 26, 2025, in Sana'a, Yemen.

A-G Baharav-Miara criticizes Army Radio's closure, warns of impact on Israel's press freedom

Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara criticized the hasty decision to shut down Army Radio, calling it a step toward restricting media freedom in Israel.

Attorney General of Israel Gali Baharav-Miara attends a ceremony marking the Hebrew calendar anniversary of the Hamas attack on October 7.

FBI searches 'Washington Post' journalist's home, investigating possible intel leaks - report

The Washington Post reported the search was linked to the case against Aurelio Perez-Lugones, a technology specialist for a US government contractor.

Members of the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force stand in the front yard as they search a home in Dearborn, Michigan, on October 31, 2025.

Economy Minister Barkat sues Channel 12 for NIS 12m. in largest libel lawsuit ever filed in Israel

Nir Barkat files Israel's largest libel lawsuit against Channel 12, accusing them of false claims following a broadcast of an investigation by journalist Omri Maniv.

Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat unveiling his "Israel Basket" project, January 4, 2026.