US senators urge Rubio to press Israel over journalist killings
Summary
Seventeen U.S. senators have asked the U.S. Secretary of State to press Israel for better protection of journalists and access for foreign media in Gaza. They raised concerns after an Israeli strike killed several journalists, including staff from Al Jazeera. The senators also questioned the justification Israel provided for the attack.Key Facts
- A letter from 17 U.S. senators urged the U.S. to press Israel to allow media access to Gaza and protect journalists.
- The letter was led by Senator Brian Schatz and signed by others like Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders.
- The request follows an Israeli attack that killed journalists, including Al Jazeera staff.
- Since October 7, 2023, 238 journalists have been killed in Gaza, according to the Gaza Government Media Office.
- Israel claims there was a military reason for the attack, alleging links between a journalist and Hamas, which the senators question.
- The U.S. State Department discussed the journalist's killing with Israel but reiterated Israel's unverified claims.
- Al Jazeera accused Israel of making up connections between its staff and Hamas.
- The senators also called for press freedom and condemned attacks on journalists in other areas, like Lebanon and the West Bank.
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