Media Outlets Deny Prior Knowledge of Hamas Attack as Israeli Government Demands Answers
Four major news organizations, including the Associated Press, Reuters, the New York Times, and CNN, have vehemently denied claims that they had prior knowledge of Hamas's deadly assault on Israel on October 7. The allegations were made by HonestReporting, an organization dedicated to combating media disinformation about Israel and Zionism. The news outlets issued robust statements refuting the accusations and emphasized their commitment to journalistic integrity and impartiality. Israeli politicians called for journalists with prior knowledge of the attack to be treated as terrorists. The Committee to Protect Journalists reported that at least 39 journalists and media workers have been killed in the Israel-Gaza conflict, making it the deadliest month-long period for journalists since 1992.