Israel’s top court delays Gaza press access ruling amid years-long ban

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 28, 2026 at 10:29 PM

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Israel's Supreme Court has delayed a ruling on a petition by the Foreign Press Association (FPA) seeking independent access for foreign journalists to Gaza. The court has given the Israeli government until March 31 to provide detailed justification for the ongoing ban, which has been in place since the start of the war in October 2023. The FPA, representing 370 journalists, is challenging the policy that requires reporters to embed with the Israeli army to report from Gaza. Justices expressed frustration with the government's vague security risk explanations, especially considering the ceasefire established in October 2025. The FPA voiced disappointment at the continued delay in the ruling.

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UK 35% Canada 35% France 35% United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) 40% Rafah 40% Ruth Ronen 50% Hamas 70% Supreme Court of Israel ×280% Foreign Press Association ×385% Israel ×790% Gaza ×695%

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