Ownership & Funding Disclosure
The Palestine Telegraph Newspaper is an independent news organization dedicated to transparency in its corporate structure and financial operations. We believe that our readers have a right to know who is behind the news they consume and how our journalism is sustained.
Ownership and Legal Status
The Palestine Telegraph Newspaper is owned and operated by The Palestine Telegraph Newspaper Limited, a private company limited by shares, registered in the United Kingdom (Company No. 06994769).
The publication was founded in 2008 as a digital-first venture to provide an unfiltered voice for the people of Palestine and the Middle East. The primary shareholder and Director is Sameh Habeeb. As a UK-registered entity, we comply with all statutory requirements regarding corporate disclosure and financial reporting.
Our Funding Model
Unlike mainstream media conglomerates, The Palestine Telegraph Newspaper utilizes a community-supported funding model. This diversity of income ensures that no single entity can exert pressure on our editorial output. Our operations are sustained through:
Individual Donations & Crowdfunding: The majority of our support comes from readers and human rights advocates worldwide who value independent reporting. These small-scale contributions are the bedrock of our independence.
Digital Advertising: We utilize programmatic advertising (such as Google AdSense) to generate revenue based on our web traffic. These advertisements are automated and do not reflect the editorial stance of the publication.
Philanthropic Grants: We occasionally seek support from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and foundations that are committed to media pluralism, freedom of expression, and the protection of journalists in conflict zones.
The "Volunteer" Contribution: A significant portion of our operational capacity is built on the expertise of international volunteers. This includes professional journalists, copy editors, and translators who provide their services pro-bono to ensure Palestinian stories reach a global audience.
Editorial Independence & The "Firewall"
To protect the integrity of our journalism, we maintain a strict "firewall" between our financial supporters and our newsroom.
Autonomy: No donor, advertiser, or corporate entity has the right to assign stories, request specific coverage, or review content prior to publication.
Non-Endorsement: The acceptance of any financial support does not constitute an endorsement of the funder's views, products, or political affiliations.
Conflict of Interest: We do not accept funding from political parties, government entities, or any source that would create a conflict of interest or compromise our duty to report the truth.
Resource Allocation
Every pound generated or donated to The Palestine Telegraph Newspaper is reinvested into our journalistic mission. Our primary expenses include:
Field Reporting Costs: Supporting our network of correspondents in Gaza and the West Bank with equipment and digital security tools.
Digital Infrastructure: Hosting, cybersecurity, and website maintenance to resist digital suppression and censorship.
Verification Tools: Subscriptions to forensic tools and databases used by our fact-checking team to verify visual media from conflict zones.
Annual Governance Review
Our leadership team conducts an annual review of our funding sources and editorial practices. This ensures that as the media landscape changes, The Palestine Telegraph Newspaper remains true to its founding principles of accountability and justice. We are committed to ensuring that our financial records reflect our mission of public service and ethical journalism.