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17/05/2013
FPA members congratulated on receiving Overseas Press Club photography awards for 2012
13/05/2013
The F.P.A. will host Minister Yuval Steinitz on June 10th. The event is open to F.P.A.members only.
05/05/2013
Following the Annual General Meeting on 29th April, the FPA has a new Chairman and Board.
02/04/2013
Unwanted photojournalists, this time at Qalandia Crossing Saturday March 30th. See "Statements"
28/03/2013
The FPA congratulates members. See "Awards and Citations"
11/03/2013
This past Saturday Hizmeh junction near Jerusalem was the conflict zone - against the photojournalists again ! See Statements.
10/02/2013
Saturday showdown, this time in the South Hebron Hills. Photographers not welcome !
06/02/2013
Journalists get in the way of security again, this time in Burin.
16/01/2013
The FPA yet again calls on Israel refrain from barring access to news worthy events by manhandling journalists. See "Statements"
28/12/2012
Douglas Hamilton, a Tribute
21/11/2012
The FPA urges all sides in the current fighting to do their utmost to protect the safety of journalists.
20/11/2012
The Foreign Press Association protests the unprovoked treatment of an FPA photo journalist. See Statements.
18/11/2012
The FPA protests IAF strike against buildings used by foreign media in Gaza City, see "Statements"
02/09/2012
The FPA respectfully request the Military Advocate General of the Israeli Defence Force IDF to conduct a criminal inquiry into the unprovoked attack on an FPA member on August 17th, 2012 see "On The Agenda"
20/08/2012
The IDF responds to the FPA complaint and we reply. See "Statements"
19/08/2012
The FPA requests immediate and public response to an unprovoked attack on clearly identifiable PRESS photographers at Qaddum this last Friday.
17/04/2012
Once again the IDF views the foreign media as "the enemy"
19/03/2012
The FPA protests an unwarranted attack on an AFP/NHK photographer by the IDF. See Statements
28/02/2012
For regional updates on safety issues see Bulletin Board
20/09/2011
The FPA strongly urge the PMO to revisit its security practices to find the proper balance between protecting the prime minister and ensuring that journalists can do their work in a dignified and harassment-free environment.
06/09/2011
The IPI directs a request to leaders in Israeli and Palestinian authorities to preserve the rights of journalists to free and unfettered access when on news assignments . See "On the Agenda"

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Hebrew/English translator with experience and intimate knowledge of the area available to assist with any journalistic needs. I am also a seasoned video cameraman with equipment for shooting and editing. Please contact me with any questions.Jason Fredric Gilbert ++972-52-8322999 or email me jason@thecoatroom.com 
 

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