Palestinian Journalists Union: 134 cases of violation of journalists' rights by Israel in October.
According to the data of the Freedom Committee of the Palestinian Journalists Union, the largest number of violations occurred in detention and work disruption - 70 cases. In 27 additional cases, tear gas and stun grenades were used against journalists. There were also eight searches of journalist offices and offices, seven arrests and seven cases of journalists being transferred to military courts.
Three journalists, according to the committee's report, were wounded by live fire. One of them was also damaged by rocket fragments. There were also five cases of attacks on settlers, three cases of investigation, two cases of threats and incitement to violence and one case of imposing a fine on a journalist.
The largest number of violations was recorded in Hebron during coverage of the results of an armed conflict in the Farsh al-Hawa area. As a result of the conflict, two IDF soldiers were killed. After that, the IDF launched an operation in the city "with the aim of locating and eliminating terrorist infrastructure and means of warfare." Local residents were only allowed to leave the area after an investigation.
The Union of Palestinian Journalists was created in 1979. The association is a member of the International Federation of Journalists, the largest international organization of professional media workers. The union also works closely with the Committee to Protect Journalists.