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September 01, 2025 – Palestine –
A coalition of 131 Israeli journalists has issued a powerful petition demanding that their government cease what they describe as the targeting of press members in Gaza. The petition accuses the Israeli authorities of deliberately preventing foreign correspondents from entering the region, effectively blocking independent coverage despite repeated appeals made to the Supreme Court by the Foreign Press Association.
This group’s appeal reflects growing concern over the accelerating death toll among journalists covering the Gaza war. According to data from the Committee to Protect Journalists, 168 reporters have already been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza. Meanwhile, Gaza’s Government Media Office reports an even higher figure—247 journalist fatalities since the war began in October 2023.
In their statement, the petitioners express solidarity with Palestinian journalists, calling upon the government to “stop these attacks immediately” and to permit “a full, independent investigation into the deaths of our colleagues”. This plea for accountability spotlights the troubling environment in which local and international journalists operate, often under threat and with limited protection.
This appeal from Israeli media professionals marks a notable moment of introspection and dissent within Israel itself. It underscores alarms raised by international advocacy groups and institutions about the increasingly perilous conditions for journalists in the conflict zone. Since October 2023, Gaza has become one of the deadliest places for journalists in the 21st century, with press freedom advocates warning of a systematic erosion of protection for media workers—but seeing few meaningful investigations into the numerous attacks.
By voicing this call, these journalists are not only challenging their own government’s policies; they are also amplifying a broader global demand for transparency, respect for press freedom, and the safeguarding of civilians in conflict, especially those who bear witness on the frontlines.
131 Israeli journalists call for end to Tel Aviv’s targeting of press members in Gaza
