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British Jewish journalists call for Israel to allow media access to Gaza
British Jewish journalists call for Israel to allow media access to Gaza

Middle East Eye

time22-05-2025

  • Politics
  • Middle East Eye

British Jewish journalists call for Israel to allow media access to Gaza

Leading British Jewish journalists have signed a letter calling on Israel to allow foreign media access to the Gaza Strip. The letter, signed by ITV political editor Robert Peston and The News Agents hosts Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel among others, also criticised Egypt's restrictions on access through the Rafah crossing. "We note that local media have done an extraordinary job reporting on events while themselves being displaced, hungry and at constant risk, but they should not carry this burden alone," reads the letter, printed in the trade magazine Press Gazette on Thursday. "As journalists and editors, who are also Jews, we see Israel's and Egypt's refusal to allow such access as unjustified and unjustifiable, and as an unacceptable restriction on our professional responsibility to inform readers, viewers and listeners accurately and impartially." Since the beginning of the war on Gaza in October 2023, Israel has prevented foreign media access to the enclave with the exception of a small number of heavily controlled and curated trips. New MEE newsletter: Jerusalem Dispatch Sign up to get the latest insights and analysis on Israel-Palestine, alongside Turkey Unpacked and other MEE newsletters More than 200 journalists have been killed over the course of the war, which the Committee for the Protection of Journalists (CPJ) says has "killed more journalists over the course of a year than in any other conflict CPJ has documented". Rights groups and unions such as the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate have accused the Israeli army of pursuing a systematic policy of targeting journalists and their families. Ignore Starmer's theatrics. Gaza's trail of blood leads straight to his door Read More » Israel has repeatedly justified the exclusion of journalists from the Gaza Strip on the grounds that it is unsafe, a claim that has been dismissed by media outlets. "To suggest that the safety of journalists cannot be guaranteed is not a reason to deny access. International journalists are aware of the risks," read the Press Gazette letter. "These risks are for them to manage as they do all too frequently in conflict zones around the world. That is their job and that is their calling: to report from some of the most troubled places in the hope that humanity will not avert its eyes." On Thursday, the Palestinian health ministry confirmed that at least 16,503 children had been killed by Israeli attacks since the Israeli war on Gaza began on 7 October 2023. Among them were 916 infants under the age of one. In a statement, the ministry said the numbers "do not merely represent innocent lives lost" but reveal a "humanitarian catastrophe" and the "targeting of an entire generation". It called for global action, asking the international community, human rights groups, and aid agencies to "stop the aggression immediately" and hold Israeli occupation leaders accountable for crimes against civilians.

Claudia Winkleman lands in Inverness to film new Traitors series
Claudia Winkleman lands in Inverness to film new Traitors series

Press and Journal

time24-04-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Press and Journal

Claudia Winkleman lands in Inverness to film new Traitors series

Filming for the upcoming series of The Traitors is to get under way as presenter Claudia Winkleman lands in Inverness. Production of a new spin-off celebrity series is just days away, with a host of stars rumoured to be taking part. Robert Peston, Clare Balding, Kate Garraway, and Stephen Fry are among the reported contestants, however, the line-up has yet to be officially revealed. Fans of the show will have a few months to wait for its autumn release. This week, Claudia touched down at Inverness Airport as she made haste for Ardross Castle. The 53-year-old presenter and writer was pictured outside the city airport, opting for comfort amid the Highland sun. Dressed in a black jacket, a thick warm jumper and blue jeans, the Strictly Come Dancing presenter carried a copy of Wellness by Nathan Hill and a water bottle as she chatted with a young man. Earlier this month, The Press and Journal unveiled the military-style measures BBC producers were adopting to keep the cast of the upcoming series under wraps. Instead of flying into Inverness Airport, the celebs will apparently be travelling by a number of means, including rail, air, car and even boat. Staff from Highlands and Islands Airports Limited said they were delighted to be able to play a small role in supporting the BBC cast and crew. A HIAL spokesperson said: 'We are pleased that the Traitors team continue to be such faithful users of Inverness Airport when travelling to the Highlands to film the show.'

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