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October 5, 2025October 05, 2025 – Palestine –
At a mass demonstration in Rome denouncing genocide in Gaza, Romana Rubeo, Managing Editor of The Palestine Chronicle, paid tribute to journalists who continue to cover the war under extreme peril.
The protest, drawing thousands bearing Palestinian flags and placards, was staged to denounce the escalating destruction and civilian toll in Gaza. Against this backdrop, Rubeo gave a speech acknowledging the bravery of Gaza’s media workers—those risking their lives to report the truth amid bombardment, blockades, and targeted attacks. She underscored the vital role of journalism in exposing suffering and injustice even in the darkest times.
Her remarks were part of a broader effort by The Palestine Chronicle to center journalists as both witnesses and symbols of resistance during the conflict. The crowd’s chants and banners echoed the call for accountability, international solidarity, and an end to lethal operations against civilians and press members alike.
By spotlighting Gaza’s reporters, Rubeo’s tribute served as a reminder that behind every image and headline stand individuals under fire—bearing witness when many cannot. The act asserted that attacks on journalists are not merely collateral damage, but rather assaults on transparency, dignity, and humanity.
In sum, the event in Rome went beyond protest: it became a ceremonial recognition of the courage of Gaza’s journalists, a reaffirmation of agency amid oppression, and a message that their sacrifices are acknowledged by readers, peers, and the global conscience.
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