Media Coverage of Israel-Hamas Conflict: A Critical Examination

At least 31 journalists, including their families, have been killed since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). The death toll includes 26 Palestinian journalists, four Israelis, and one Lebanese member. Journalists in the region are facing unprecedented threats and dangers, with some documenting the situation while expressing their fear of death. The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) has been accused of directly targeting journalists, and the IDF's unwillingness to guarantee their safety has raised concerns about press freedom. The deaths of dozens of reporters have sparked accusations against Israel, with critics pointing to previous incidents of journalists being killed by Israeli fire without accountability.