Freedom Of Speech

Tibi: The claim that Zionism is racist is legitimate

MK Tibi says that since the October 7th massacre there has been an infringement on freedom of expression through a systematic attempt to prevent criticism of war crimes in Gaza.

ActNews: Flag discrimination? Say what?

Fans often wave their country's flag at concerts, but one fan was booted from a Roger Waters concert for doing it - and it's not surprising.

S.A. writer equates Russian invasion and Israel's "invasion"

A Business faculty makes Russia’s invasion equal to Israel’s “invasion” - and says it wants to combat 'misinformation.' Really? Op-ed.

Haazinu: Freedom of thought

Iti's odd to say that separating nations and fixing boundaries to keep them apart is a formula for unity. But unity is precisely that..

Welcome to Londonistan!

Ah, freedom of speech. We have that only to denigrate Christianity and Judaism, while anyone who touches Islam is in serious trouble.

Russia blocks 2 Israeli news sites

Israeli-owned Russian language news sites among a dozen sites now blocked as Russian crackdown on freedom of speech continues.

Religious Affairs Minister to protect rabbis' freedom of speech

Minister Matan Kahana announces legislation to protect freedom of speech of municipal rabbis. MK Bezalel Smotrich says he will support it.

MK Betzalel Smotrich:

'Supreme Court silences rabbis and Right'

MK Betzalel Smotrich deplores Supreme Court decision to discipline Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu.

An effort to get me fired for criticizing the BLM Movement

This is not just about me. It’s about the intellectual freedom and vibrancy of Cornell and higher education institutions and society. Op-ed.

No, they were not all Charlie

Iran bans Instagram over 'security concerns'

Iran’s National Cyberspace Council approves steps to block popular photo sharing app.

Turkish university grads arrested for mocking Erdogan

Four graduates of top Turkish university arrested for displaying cartoon mocking Turkish President at their graduation ceremony.

Anne Coulter cancels UC Berkeley speech amid threats

Threats of violence cause conservative campus groups to drop support for Coulter's speech, leading her to cancel event.

'Netanyahu will return with good news for Israel'

Minister of Culture and Sport Miri Regev says Netanyahu understands historic opportunity, will return from Trump with good news for Israel.

Which country has the most free speech violations?

European Court of Human Rights reveals the Council of Europe state that again leads the pack in violating freedom of expression.

Free speech? University calls off right-wing activist's lecture

Emails between Bentzi Gopshtain and Ben Gurion official reveals univ. bowed to pressure, keeping Lehava director from speaking.

Iran detains five journalists in continued media crackdown

Authorities in Iran detain five local journalists, at least two of which are known to have openly criticized the government.

'I don't fear for my life, I fear for the democracy'

President Reuven Rivlin dismisses threats made against him by brother of Yitzhak Rabin's assassin.

MK Refuses to Apologize for Call to Bulldoze High Court

'Most Israelis think like me,' Motti Yogev insists, adding that his remarks were 'metaphorical.'

Egypt Sentences Student to Jail for Promoting Atheism

Cairo cracking down on 'insults to Islam' and other major religions - including atheism.

Europe Fines Turkey for Trampling Singer's Free Speech

European Court of Human Rights symbolically fines Turkey for without trial fining a singer over speech complaining about lack of freedoms.

Abbas Cracks Down on PA Paper's Mohammed Cartoon

Less than a month after attending Paris rally, Abbas investigates 'terrible mistake': a comic showing Mohammed sowing love in world.

Did the Pope Justify the Charlie Hebdo Massacre?

Vatican rushes to defuse statements by Pope Francis, who said those who 'insult the faith of others' can 'expect a punch.'

Israeli Radio Host Proves Roger Waters' Hypocrisy

Israeli radio host responded politely to Roger Waters' Facebook post calling to boycott Israel. Waters deleted the post.

Attorneys Offer Free Defense Of Sharon Celebrations

Ben-Gvir and Ben-Yosef slam Interior Security Minister's attempt to 'silence and intimidate,' call for his removal.

Rabbi Lior: 'There is No Freedom of Speech in Israel'

Rabbi Dov Lior said the criminal probe into Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu for 'racism' proves free expression is stifled in Israel.