Journalist Burned Alive in Gaza Airstrike as Death Toll Among Press Reaches 211
April 8, 2025
Israeli Airstrike on Gaza Journalist Tent Kills Two, Injures Others
April 8, 2025
April 08, 2025 – Source: MEHR News Agency –
Since the onset of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza in October 2023, at least 211 journalists have lost their lives, according to the Gaza Government Media Office. This alarming figure underscores the escalating dangers faced by media professionals in the region. The recent death of journalist Ahmed Mansour, who succumbed to severe burns sustained during an Israeli airstrike on a media tent, marked the 211th casualty among journalists in the conflict.
The Palestinian National Council (PNC), the highest decision-making body of the Palestine Liberation Organization, has condemned these attacks, asserting that they represent a deliberate attempt to silence Palestinian voices and narratives. The PNC emphasized that such actions violate international humanitarian laws, including the Fourth Geneva Convention, which mandates the protection of civilians and journalists during armed conflicts.
International organizations have echoed these concerns. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has labeled the current conflict as the deadliest period for media workers since it began tracking journalist fatalities in 1992. CPJ’s preliminary investigations indicate that at least 180 journalists and media workers have been killed across Gaza, the West Bank, Israel, and Lebanon since the war’s inception.
Human rights groups and press freedom advocates are calling for independent investigations into these incidents and urging the international community to hold accountable those responsible for targeting journalists. The protection of journalists is not only a matter of safeguarding individual lives but also of preserving the fundamental right to information and the role of the press in documenting the realities of conflict.
As the conflict continues, the international community faces mounting pressure to ensure the safety of journalists and to uphold the principles of press freedom and accountability in conflict zones.
Reference –
https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/least-211-journalists-killed-israel-gaza
https://en.mehrnews.com/news/230322/Israel-s-war-on-Gaza-killed-211-journalists-Media-Office
