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September 1, 2025
September 01, 2025 – Malta/Palestine –
MaltaToday participated in the Global Blackout Day for Gaza Press Freedom on September 1, 2025, issuing a symbolic yet urgent call to protect journalists in Gaza. The blackout—a coordinated international act—serves to underscore a sobering reality: journalists are being killed at an unprecedented rate in Gaza, and without them, the world risks losing vital insight into the conflict’s unfolding tragedy.
The initiative gained momentum in the aftermath of the targeted killing of Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif and his colleagues in a deadly strike. This was shortly followed by a devastating double attack on a hospital, which resulted in the deaths of five additional journalists. Their deaths have served as a grim catalyst, amplifying global demands for justice and safety for all media workers in the region.
MaltaToday’s statement resonated with stark clarity: “At the rate journalists are being killed in Gaza by the Israeli army, there will soon be no one left to keep you informed.” This plea highlights both a crisis of human cost and a widening of information.
A critical dimension of the blackout reflects the severe restrictions placed on independent reporting. With foreign correspondents effectively barred from entering Gaza, media coverage increasingly depends on local journalists—who now find themselves targeted and unprotected. This blockade of independent access further entrenches the risk of misinformation and unchecked power.
By joining this blackout, MaltaToday amplified the message that press freedom is not a peripheral concern—it is central to transparency, accountability, and empathy in wartime. The blackout is more than a protest; it is a lifeline extended to embattled journalists who continue to bear witness, often at the ultimate cost.
Reference –
https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/world/136761/protect_journalists_in_gaza
