EFF Submission to UN Report on the Role of Media in the Context of Israel’s Policies Toward Palestinians
Summary
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has submitted a report to the UN detailing concerns about press freedom and free expression in the Palestinian territories. The submission highlights issues such as government takedown requests, disinformation, content moderation, and attacks on internet infrastructure, which have worsened since October 2023.
IFF Assessment
This is bad news for defenders as it details sophisticated state-sponsored censorship and surveillance tactics that impact fundamental human rights and free expression.
Defender Context
This article highlights the weaponization of information control and infrastructure attacks as tools of oppression. Defenders should be aware of the increasing overlap between geopolitical conflicts and digital warfare, focusing on protecting communication channels, combating disinformation campaigns, and advocating for digital rights.