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conflictpress-freedom2 years ago

"Israel's Deadly Attacks on Journalists in Gaza and Lebanon Reach Grim Milestone"

The death toll of journalists covering the Israeli bombardment in Gaza and Lebanon has reached 53, with two journalists from Al Mayadeen killed in southern Lebanon and a digital content presenter killed in northern Gaza. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) reports that 45 of the journalists killed have been Palestinian, three have been Israeli, and three have been Lebanese. CPJ also notes that this has been the deadliest period for journalists covering the conflict in over 30 years. Additionally, CPJ has documented 11 journalists injured, three missing, and 18 arrested. The Israeli government has been criticized for censorship and arrests of journalists, both in Gaza and within Israel.

via Democracy Now!|
#committee-to-protect-journalists#conflictpress-freedom#gaza
conflictpress-freedom2 years ago

Rising Journalist Deaths in Israel-Gaza Conflict Demand Immediate Action

The Gaza-Israel conflict has become the deadliest for journalists since 1992, with at least 39 journalists and media workers killed in the past month. While most victims are Palestinian journalists killed in Israeli attacks, there have also been cases of journalists being targeted, harassed, and threatened by Israeli authorities. The high rate of journalist fatalities hampers the ability to gather accurate information and exposes the public to propaganda. The United Nations' Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists has not been effective in preventing journalist deaths, and if Israel is indeed targeting journalists, it would constitute a war crime.

via The Conversation Indonesia|
#attacks#conflictpress-freedom#israel-gaza-conflict
conflictpress-freedom2 years ago

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.

via Yahoo News|
#conflictpress-freedom#cpj#gaza
conflictpress-freedom2 years ago

Reuters Journalist Killed in Lebanon Conflict, Others Injured

A Reuters journalist, Issam Abdallah, was killed and six others were injured when Israel fired artillery into southern Lebanon, where they were gathered. The incident, which also impacted journalists from AFP and Al Jazeera, highlights one of the worst press catastrophes in Israel's war against Hamas. The journalists were wearing press-labeled jackets at the time of the attack. The Israel Defense Forces acknowledged firing artillery into Lebanon but did not admit responsibility for the journalist's death. At least 10 journalists have been killed since the start of the war.

via CNN|
#artillery-attack#conflictpress-freedom#israel
conflictpress-freedom2 years ago

Israeli Airstrikes Claim Lives of Palestinian Journalists and Hamas Officials

At least six Palestinian journalists have been killed in Gaza as Israel continues its bombardment of the region. The journalists were targeted while reporting on the conflict, with some killed by air attacks and others shot dead. Media offices and the homes of journalists have also been destroyed. Press freedom organizations have called for an end to the targeting of journalists and for an investigation into the deaths. Israeli authorities have also been accused of targeting members of the press.

via Al Jazeera English|
#bombing#conflictpress-freedom#gaza
conflictpress-freedom2 years ago

Investigation and criticism follow death of Ukrainian journalist.

Ukrainian journalist Bogdan Bitik was killed and Italian reporter Corrado Zunino was injured in an attack by Russian snipers on the Antonivka bridge in Kherson, Ukraine. The incident has led to a war crimes investigation and criticism of Ukraine's new press accreditation system, which designates certain regions as off-limits to journalists and requires reapplication every six months. Bitik's death has raised concerns about press freedom and safety for journalists in conflict zones.

via NPR|
#conflictpress-freedom#journalist#press-freedom