On 14 May 2025, Jordanian authorities blocked 12 independent news websites, citing vague accusations of “media poison” and “attacks on national symbols.” The decision was issued without any detailed official announcement, and the affected websites were given no opportunity to appeal or seek review by an independent judicial body. The move has been widely viewed by civil society groups as linked to investigative reporting on the handling of Gaza aid and as a form of politically motivated censorship. Civil society organisations are calling for the immediate reversal of the ban, public disclosure of legal justifications, independent appeal mechanisms, and comprehensive reform of the 2023 Cybercrime Law to protect digital rights and press freedom.
