Palestinian and foreign journalists were under attack from the Israeli army last year and increasingly from the various Palestinian factions according to a report recently published by Reporters Without Borders.

According to the report the Israeli army attacked or threatened 16 journalists and destroyed the premises of three news organisations .

Since the split between Hamas and Fatah journalists critical of the various factions have been targeted: Palestinian militants have attacked at least four journalists, set fire to buildings and smashed equipment. Six foreign journalists were kidnapped by Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.