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April 21, 2025 – Palestine/Israel –
Since the onset of the Israel-Gaza conflict in October 2023, Palestinian journalists have faced unprecedented dangers, with over 160 media workers killed, making it the deadliest conflict for journalists in recent history.
The International Federation of Journalists reports that more than 160 journalists have been killed since the war began. The United Nations has condemned these actions, highlighting that journalists, clearly identified by press markings, have been targeted, suggesting a deliberate strategy to silence critical reporting.
Notable incidents include the killing of journalist Ibrahim Muhareb by an Israeli tank shell while he was covering an Israeli withdrawal in Khan Yunis. Al Jazeera journalist Wael al-Dahdouh suffered personal tragedies, losing multiple family members and colleagues to Israeli strikes.
Media infrastructure has also been targeted; over 80 media institutions have been destroyed, and international media access to Gaza has been severely restricted. Al Jazeera’s offices in Gaza were bombed, and their operations in the West Bank and Jerusalem were shut down by Israeli authorities.
The international community, including the UN and organizations like Reporters Without Borders, has called for investigations into these attacks, emphasizing that targeting journalists constitutes a war crime under international law. The International Criminal Court has been urged to examine these incidents as potential crimes against humanity.
The systematic targeting of journalists in Gaza not only endangers lives but also undermines the fundamental right to information, leaving the global community in the dark about the realities on the ground.
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