Belal Jadallah Salem, born in Gaza in 1978 with Palestinian nationality, holds a bachelor's degree in English literature, with an experience of 25 years in media field, founder, and General Director of Press House – Palestine; an independent, non-profit Palestinian media organization working in Palestine that seeks to promote freedom of expression, support independent media, and defend the rights of journalists. Also, an expert in media freedom concerns, a political analyst, and a member of the University of Gaza's board of trustees. He has held several jobs in the past, including director of media and international relations at P.A till 2006, and Head of the Palestinian Independent Center for Media Services till 2013. He has also served as a consultant for foreign media agencies and diplomatic institutions.