The deadly toll on journalists in the Gaza war
9 days ago
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- The war in Gaza has become the deadliest conflict for journalists in history, with at least 189 killed since October 2023 according to CPJ.
- Israeli military has targeted journalists, including a recent strike on Al Jazeera crew, and labeled slain journalists as Hamas operatives, claims dismissed as misinformation.
- Israel prevents international journalists from entering Gaza, silencing local media, and is accused of deliberately targeting journalists to suppress war coverage.
- Global condemnation grows over Israel's actions, which violate international law protecting journalists as civilians, yet assaults continue, risking more journalist deaths.
- The Guardian lists names of Palestinian journalists killed, honoring their bravery and highlighting the irreplaceable loss to journalism and their families.