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Since October 2023, Israel has killed over 700 relatives of Palestinian journalists in Gaza, targeting families as part of a strategy to silence Palestinian reporting, with attacks continuing despite international condemnation and the deaths of nearly 300 journalists during the conflict.
Five Palestinian journalists were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Nasser hospital in Gaza, marking the deadliest period for journalists in history, with over 247 Palestinian journalists killed in the last 22 months. The article highlights the stories of the fallen journalists, their dedication to reporting despite the dangers, and the global outrage over their deaths.
Since 1967, Israel has systematically silenced Palestinian media through censorship, restrictions, and violence, with nearly 200 journalists killed in Gaza since October 2023, highlighting a long history of attempts to control and suppress Palestinian reporting amid ongoing conflict. The recent killing of journalists at Nasser Hospital exemplifies this deadly pattern, raising concerns about impunity and the international community's response.
Palestinian journalists and health workers at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza reported being detained, blindfolded, and stripped to their underwear by Israeli forces during a raid, with claims of interrogations, beatings, and humiliation. The Israeli military alleges that the hospital was being used by senior Hamas terrorists, but CNN cannot independently verify these claims. The IDF has not responded to the allegations of mistreatment. The conflict in Gaza has resulted in a high number of casualties and has been the deadliest war for journalists since 1992, with reports of assaults, threats, and killings.
An Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza killed two Palestinian journalists, including the son of veteran Al Jazeera correspondent Wael Dahdouh, who had lost four close relatives in a previous Israeli strike. Dozens of Palestinian journalists have been killed while covering the conflict, and Al Jazeera accused Israel of deliberately targeting the reporters. The war has taken a devastating toll on Palestinian journalists and civilians, with over 22,800 Palestinians killed, mostly women and minors, and 1,200 people, mostly civilians, killed in Israel during the initial Hamas attack. Israel denies targeting journalists and says it makes every effort to avoid harming civilians, while Palestinian journalists have played an essential role in reporting on the conflict despite personal losses and displacement.
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.