The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the French journalists' union have filed a lawsuit in France accusing Israel of obstructing press freedom in Palestinian territories. The complaint, lodged with the Paris anti-terror prosecutor’s office, alleges that Israel has restricted international journalists’ access to Gaza and the occupied West Bank since the war began in October 2023. The unions cited numerous testimonies from French journalists whose identities remain confidential for safety reasons. The case also highlights growing insecurity for reporters, noting that over 210 journalists have been killed in Gaza since the conflict’s onset. IFJ Secretary-General Anthony Bellanger said the move aims to pressure Israel to allow international media access to Gaza. This marks the first time such an international legal action has been taken over restrictions on press freedom in the context of the Israel-Palestine conflict.