Ramallah- A study issued by the Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA) showed that despite the serious consequences of the continuing Israeli blockade effects on all aspects of the Palestinian life, including the media; however the media outlets were able to continue performing its duties.

The goals of the study which is entitled “The impact of the Israeli siege on media outlets in Gaza Strip", prepared by Dr. Ahmad Hammad are to identifies the impact of the Israeli blockade on the performance of the Palestinian media, and the methods used by the occupation forces to prevent journalists and media institutions covering the events. 

The study included the legal status of journalists and media institutions working in the Palestinian territories, and their right to be protected during the war.

The study stated that the media institutions in Gaza Strip suffer from the lack of press equipment by the non-entry of the necessary equipment for broadcasting, and other requirements for the journalistic work, as the embargo affects the printing and publishing as because of the shortage in inks and papers needed for printing, after the Israeli occupation forces prevented its entry into Gaza Strip. 

The Israeli occupation forces also prevent the entry of the Palestinian newspapers issued in Ramallah and occupied Jerusalem for long periods; in addition, the prevention of fuel has affected the ability of journalists and media workers in mobility and movement.

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Contact: 
Riham Abu Aita
Public Relation Officer
Ramallah
riham@madacenter.org
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