How Palestinian reporters defied Israel’s genocide to redefine journalism
Summary
Since October 7, 2023, during Israel’s war on Gaza, about 250 journalists have been killed, more than in all wars of the past 150 years combined. International groups say Israel has deliberately targeted journalists, but there has been little global action or accountability. Despite this, Palestinian reporters have continued their work and changed how journalism is done in the conflict.Key Facts
- About 250 journalists have been killed in the war on Gaza since October 7, 2023.
- This number is higher than journalists killed in all wars over the last 150 years combined.
- The Committee to Protect Journalists says Israel is behind the deadliest targeted attacks on journalists ever recorded.
- Israel has a history of targeting Palestinian journalists, which has increased in the past three years.
- Western media often report the conflict in ways that do not clearly blame Israel for civilian deaths.
- Some journalists killed were accused by Israel of links to Hamas, but these claims are disputed.
- Journalists from organizations like Al Jazeera and Reuters have been among those killed.
- Israel has also been accused of jailing and torturing Palestinian journalists.
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