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Three Journalists Killed in Israeli Attack on Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza
Rabat – An Israeli drone strike hit al-Ahli Hospital, also known as the Baptist Hospital, in Gaza City, killing at least three journalists and critically injuring a fourth. The hospital director confirmed to Al Jazeera that Israeli forces targeted the medical center, making it the eighth time the hospital has been bombed since the war on Gaza began in 2023. Among the journalists killed were Ismail Badah and Sulaiman Haja, both of whom worked for the Palestine Today TV channel. They were inside the hospital at the time of the attack. Photos shared online show mourners carrying the blood-covered body of one of the journalists. At least 23 people have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza today. Hamas released a statement condemning the strike, calling it a 'new crime' and accusing Israel of trying to silence journalists who report on the war. 'The occupation's targeting of journalists is a systematic crime aimed at silencing them and obliterating their testimony to its crimes,' the statement said. Hamas also urged the international community to act quickly to protect journalists and to hold Israel accountable for its continued attacks on civilians and media workers. Since launching its genocidal war on Gaza, Israel has killed over 230 journalists and media workers, making it the deadliest ever for journalists. More journalists have been killed in Gaza than in both world wars, Vietnam, Yugoslavia, and Afghanistan combined, according to the Costs of War project. 'It is, quite simply, the worst ever conflict for reporters,' the project said. Tags: GazaIsraeljournalist
IOL News
04-05-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
Record-breaking rise in Journalist deaths as Israel bombards Gaza
Uncovering the Truth: Journalists' struggles and death toll amid the Gaza conflict Image: Loay Ayyoub Saturday marked World Press Freedom Day—a reminder of the vital role journalists play in uncovering the truth and holding power to account amid the Israeli government's killing of reporters and the bombardment of Gaza. However, recent reports underscore a troubling reality as 2024 has been the deadliest year for journalists in history, with nearly 70% of those killed in Gaza, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). In their March 1, 2025, report titled '2024 is the deadliest year for journalists in CPJ history; almost 70 per cent killed by Israel,' the CPJ detailed the staggering toll on media workers in Gaza. The Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs' Costs of War project revealed that between October 7, 2023, and March 26, 2025, at least 232 journalists were killed in Gaza, averaging roughly 13 deaths per month. According to the CPJ, this violence surpasses historical conflicts, with Israel's actions during this period causing more journalist fatalities than the combined toll of the US Civil War, World Wars I and II, the Korean War, Vietnam (including conflicts in Cambodia and Laos), the Yugoslav Wars of the 1990s and early 2000s, and the post-9/11 war in Afghanistan. The CPJ also said that the number of conflicts worldwide—political, criminal, or military—has doubled over the past five years. 'This escalation is reflected in the high number of journalist deaths in countries like Sudan, Pakistan, and Myanmar. Yet, the impact in Gaza remains particularly severe, with 85 journalists killed in 2024 alone, following 78 in 2023. 'These figures highlight an alarming trend: the increasing danger faced by reporters and media workers, which threatens the global flow of information. 'As one journalist, Abubaker Abed, recently recounted, journalism has become perilous in Gaza. After arriving in Ireland for medical treatment and studies, Abed shared his harrowing experiences,' read the CPJ report. Abubaker Abed's Testimony 'Israel has turned journalism into such a dangerous profession,' Abed explained.' 'They've been targeting journalists for more than 570 days, killing over 210 of us. I've survived Israeli airstrikes, and I've always feared for my life—sometimes reporting live without a press vest because it's too risky.' According to CPJ, Abed added that reporting in Gaza is unimaginable, suggesting that it's risking your life to document genocide. 'Journalism is not a crime, but Israel treats it as one. They want to silence us. It's barbaric and inhumane, as they are enemies of the truth because the truth doesn't serve their interests. 'International media organisations have failed to protect Palestinian journalists.' The Institute for Public Accuracy also highlighted the plight of journalists like Hossam Shabat. In a report titled 'Hossam Shabat's Last Article,' Sharif Abdel Kouddous recounted that in October, the Israeli military put Hossam and five other Palestinian journalists on a hit list. Hossam described feeling 'hunted,' calling for global awareness with the hashtag #ProtectTheJournalists. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Arab News
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
On World Press Freedom Day, Pakistan honors journalists killed in Gaza
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday hailed journalists who lost their lives while reporting in conflict zones like Gaza, saying their dedication continues to inspire others. The statement came on the World Press Freedom Day on May 3 that aims to raise awareness about the importance of press freedom and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression enshrined under Article 19 of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Israel's war on Gaza has killed 232 journalists – an average of 13 per month – making it the deadliest conflict for media workers ever recorded, according to a report by the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs' Costs of War project issued on April 1. More journalists have been killed in Gaza than in both world wars, the Vietnam War, the wars in Yugoslavia and the United States war in Afghanistan combined. The 18-month Israeli war, which began after the Oct. 2023 attacks on Israel by Hamas, has also killed more than 52,000 Palestinians, laying waste to almost all of Gaza. '[We] honor the sacrifices made by those who have lost their lives in pursuit of truth, especially reporting in conflict zones like Gaza and Palestine,' President Zardari said in his statement on the day. 'Their courage and dedication continue to inspire us.' The media is indispensable in promoting dialogue, highlighting issues of social, economic and environmental significance, uncovering corruption and advocating for the marginalized communities, according to the Pakistan president. Article 19 of the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees the right to freedom of speech and a free press, subject to 'certain restrictions.' Pakistan ranks 152nd out of 180 countries on Reporters Without Borders (RSF) press freedom index, and journalists in the country have long complained of increasing state pressure on traditional media. Social media platform X is officially banned, but accessible using VPNs, while YouTube and TikTok have faced bans in the past. 'We have taken a number of steps for the protection and welfare of journalists, but more needs to be done by providing them a safe, secure, and enabling environment,' Zardari said. 'A culture where journalists feel secure to perform their duties without fear and harassment is the need of the time. I urge the media to uphold the highest standards of journalism, accuracy, and professionalism.'
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Israel Bombs Journalists As New Report Marks Grim Milestone For Gaza's Press
Israeli forces bombed a tent full of Palestinian media workers on Monday in Gaza, killing at least two and wounding nine more — just days after a new report concluded that more journalists have been killed in the territory's crisis than in most other major wars combined. An Israeli strike hit the media tent overnight near a hospital in Khan Younis, setting it ablaze and killing Palestine Today journalist Helmi Al-Faqawi, according to local media. Reports have also identified civilian Yousef Al-Khazandar as the second person killed in the strike. Gruesome footage taken and shared online by other journalists shows a man burning alive in the tent while some witnesses try putting out the fire. The man, now identified as Palestine Today editor Ahmad Mansour, is still alive but in critical condition with 'catastrophic burns,' according to Quds Network. In addition to Mansour, the Monday strike reportedly wounded freelance photographerHassan Aslih, Alam24 photographer Ali Aslih, Anadolu photographer Abdallah Al-Attar, BBC Arabic contributor Ahmad Al-Agha, freelance photojournalist Mohammed Fayeq, ABC News cameraman Ihab Al-Bardini, Al Jazeera cameraman Mahmoud Awad and Radio Algerie correspondent Majid Qudeih. The Palestinian Journalist Syndicate said it 'appeals to all human rights organizations, as well as institutions dedicated to press freedom and freedom of expression worldwide, and all media organizations, to expose to the world the horrific massacres and atrocities being committed by the Israeli occupation forces against journalists in Gaza – crimes that rank among the most heinous in the history of journalism.' The attacks come after Brown University's Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs released a report concluding that the rate of journalists killed in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, has rendered the territory a 'news graveyard' and turned the ongoing crisis into the deadliest ever for members of the press. The institute's Costs of War project released the analysis on April 1. To break it down, Israel has killed more journalists in Gaza over the last year and a half than if one combines the number of journalists killed in the U.S. Civil War, World Wars I and II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the wars in Yugoslavia and the U.S. war in Afghanistan. 'It's unclear how many Palestinian reporters in Gaza have been intentionally killed because of their work and how many were simply the victims, like tens of thousands of fellow civilians, of Israel's bombardment of a densely populated 140-square mile strip of land,' the report said, adding that Palestinian journalists' work is especially critical as Israel has barred foreign correspondents from entering the territory. As of March 26, the death toll for journalists in Gaza stands at 232 since Israel launched its current military campaign that international commissions and human rights groups have labeled a genocide. That death toll equates to an average of 13 Palestinian journalists killed per month by Israel, according to the analysis. Several journalists have been killed or wounded since the report's release, including Islam Maqdadand Hossam Shabat. 'The survivors reporting in the news graveyard of Gaza continue to work under threat of death, injury, arrest and cyberattack. They have endured the loss of family, friends, colleagues and homes. They have persevered in the face of intolerable hardships,' the report said. 'Solidarity in the profession demands that international reporters call out repression, break blockades and support embattled journalists in Gaza and beyond.'
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Israel Bombs Journalists As New Report Marks Grim Milestone For Gaza's Press
Israeli forces bombed a tent full of Palestinian media workers on Monday in Gaza, killing at least two and wounding nine more — just days after a new report concluded that more journalists have been killed in the territory's crisis than in most other major wars combined. An Israeli strike hit the media tent overnight near a hospital in Khan Younis, setting it ablaze and killing Palestine Today journalist Helmi Al-Faqawi, according to local media. Reports have also identified civilian Yousef Al-Khazandar as the second person killed in the strike. Gruesome footage taken and shared online by other journalists shows a man burning alive in the tent while some witnesses try putting out the fire. The man, now identified as Palestine Today editor Ahmad Mansour, is still alive but in critical condition with 'catastrophic burns,' according to Quds Network. In addition to Mansour, the Monday strike reportedly wounded freelance photographerHassan Aslih, Alam24 photographer Ali Aslih, Anadolu photographer Abdallah Al-Attar, BBC Arabic contributor Ahmad Al-Agha, freelance photojournalist Mohammed Fayeq, ABC News cameraman Ihab Al-Bardini, Al Jazeera cameraman Mahmoud Awad and Radio Algerie correspondent Majid Qudeih. The Palestinian Journalist Syndicate said it 'appeals to all human rights organizations, as well as institutions dedicated to press freedom and freedom of expression worldwide, and all media organizations, to expose to the world the horrific massacres and atrocities being committed by the Israeli occupation forces against journalists in Gaza – crimes that rank among the most heinous in the history of journalism.' The attacks come after Brown University's Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs released a report concluding that the rate of journalists killed in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, has rendered the territory a 'news graveyard' and turned the ongoing crisis into the deadliest ever for members of the press. The institute's Costs of War project released the analysis on April 1. To break it down, Israel has killed more journalists in Gaza over the last year and a half than if one combines the number of journalists killed in the U.S. Civil War, World Wars I and II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the wars in Yugoslavia and the U.S. war in Afghanistan. 'It's unclear how many Palestinian reporters in Gaza have been intentionally killed because of their work and how many were simply the victims, like tens of thousands of fellow civilians, of Israel's bombardment of a densely populated 140-square mile strip of land,' the report said, adding that Palestinian journalists' work is especially critical as Israel has barred foreign correspondents from entering the territory. As of March 26, the death toll for journalists in Gaza stands at 232 since Israel launched its current military campaign that international commissions and human rights groups have labeled a genocide. That death toll equates to an average of 13 Palestinian journalists killed per month by Israel, according to the analysis. Several journalists have been killed or wounded since the report's release, including Islam Maqdadand Hossam Shabat. 'The survivors reporting in the news graveyard of Gaza continue to work under threat of death, injury, arrest and cyberattack. They have endured the loss of family, friends, colleagues and homes. They have persevered in the face of intolerable hardships,' the report said. 'Solidarity in the profession demands that international reporters call out repression, break blockades and support embattled journalists in Gaza and beyond.'
