Gagged in Gaza: Hamas and Fatah Try to Silence the Press

(Economist-UK) Just 20% of Palestinians think they enjoy press freedom, according to a March poll; 66% believe they cannot openly criticize the Palestinian Authority (PA). Even a Facebook post can provoke a visit from the authorities. Young Palestinians often joke that their next intifada, or uprising, will be against their own leaders instead of Israel.


2016-09-28 00:00:00

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