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July 31, 2025 – Australia/Palestine –
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has issued a strong public statement urging the Israeli government to allow foreign journalists to enter Gaza and report independently on the humanitarian situation. Since October 7, 2023, Israel has barred international media from accessing Gaza, forcing global news outlets to rely on local freelancers who operate under extreme danger and hardship.
ABC News Director Justin Stevens emphasised the risks faced by these freelancers, many of whom are Palestinian journalists reporting under conditions of intense bombardment, famine, and siege. Stevens reiterated that some of these journalists have contributed to ABC’s coverage and that their work has been essential in providing the world with a window into Gaza. He stated that the ongoing blockade of press freedom contradicts basic democratic principles and impedes the global public’s understanding of the crisis.
The statement was issued alongside growing international concern for press freedom in Gaza, where at least 186 journalists and media workers have been killed since the start of the conflict. ABC reaffirmed its commitment to continuing coverage from the region but stressed the urgent need for safe, unrestricted access for international reporters.
The ABC’s appeal highlights a critical juncture in the global discourse on Gaza, press freedom, and accountability. It underscores the high cost of truth-telling in war zones and calls attention to the responsibility of democratic nations to defend journalistic access in times of crisis.
References –
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-31/abc-statement-on-journalists-in-gaza/105595590
