Hamas bans Palestinian journalists from working for Israeli mediaDecember 26, 2012 - 13:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Hamas government on Tuesday, December 25 banned Palestinians from dealing or working with Israeli media outlets, The Jerusalem Post reported. The decision was announced following the weekly meeting of the Hamas government in Gaza City. Hamas said it decided to ban dealing or working with "Zionist media outlets because they are hostile." Hamas warned Palestinian journalists and media employees from working with or helping their Israeli counterparts. In the West Bank, the Palestinian Authority has not officially banned Palestinians from working with the Israeli media. However, many PA officials and political figures refuse to talk to Israeli media organizations. The Fatah-dominated Palestinian Journalists Syndicate recently banned its members from holding meetings with Israeli journalists as part of a campaign to combat "normalization" between the two sides. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. Armenian army holding strategic command, staff drills Live firing will be carried out using automatic control systems and modern equipment. |