DUBAI: Israel has released 14 journalists and several others after illegally detaining them on Oct. 8 aboard a vessel, Wijdan (Conscience), one of several aid convoys of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, a movement aimed at ending Tel Aviv’s unlawful blockade of Gaza.
The Committee to Protect Journalists’ Middle East and North Africa Regional Director Sara Qudah slammed the regime in a statement on Tuesday.
“Detaining and banning journalists undermines press freedom and obstructs independent reporting at a critical time.
“Journalists must be able to report freely and safely wherever news unfolds, including from conflict and war zones.
“Israeli authorities must allow international journalists immediate access to Gaza now, especially now that a ceasefire is in place.”
