Major media publishers are refusing to publish leaked U.S. intelligence documents about Israel’s plans to strike Iran. They’ll report on them as they see fit, but they won’t let us see the source material. https://freedom.press/issues/not-publishing-newsworthy-leaks-isnt-journalistic-integrity-its-timidit
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Congratulations to Daniel Hale for receiving the inaugural Ellsberg Whistleblower Award. A former NSA intelligence analyst, Hale informed the public about high civilian casualties and governmental misconduct regarding U.S. drone warfare. https://ellsberg-award.org/get-informed/press/press-release-official-launch-of-the-ellsberg-whistleblower-award/
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“We're talking about threatening, targeting and killing journalists, not borderline gray area stuff. It's something we shouldn't be ... funding, and we should be thoroughly investigating,” says Seth Stern, advocacy director at Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF). Listen to our Space on Israel wars and press freedom by clicking the link in our bio.
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“If we are indifferent about some journalists because of their nationality or because of their background, that is not just unethical, it's irresponsible and dangerous,” says Sherif Mansour. Listen to our full discussion on Israel’s war on press freedom: https://x.com/i/spaces/1ypKdpADjyjKW
What’s the point of the FBI paying a journalist a home visit to tell him something he already knows, other than to say “you’re on our radar”? It’s good Ken Klippenstein wasn’t deterred, but what if it had been a less experienced journalist?
American Jeremy Loffredo was one of five journalists reportedly detained by the Israeli army Oct. 9, charged with endangering national security and aiding and sharing information with the enemy. This requires the immediate attention of American officials.
Six years ago today, Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi was brutally murdered by Saudi government agents at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. His body was dismembered and disposed of. It’s time for Biden to declassify Khashoggi intelligence.