Israel deports French journalist accused of supporting Hamas

Israel has been widely accused of suppressing the free press by clamping down on media outlets and targeting journalists. A French journalist was deported without an official reason, with a senior Israeli minister later accusing her of supporting Hamas. Israel has been repeatedly criticised for its media coverage of actions in Gaza, where numerous locally based journalists have been killed during the conflict. The Foreign Press Association has condemned the journalist's treatment, stating that Israel had already authorised her travel prior to her arrival.