CPJ Calls for Protection of Journalists in Conflict Between Israel and Hamas in Gaza

The conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has been raging for 18 days, with devastating consequences for the region. According to health officials in the Hamas-run Palestinian territory, Israel’s airstrikes have killed more than 5,700 people. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has reported that 23 journalists have been killed in the conflict, with 19 Palestinian, three Israeli and one Lebanese journalist among the casualties.

The CPJ has emphasized that journalists are civilians doing important work during times of crisis and must not be targeted by warring parties. Israel’s military has reported that it has struck more than 400 hundred militant targets in the Gaza Strip with its latest round of airstrikes overnight.

The level of destruction in the small, densely populated strip of land is undeniable. The ongoing conflict has had a devastating impact on the region, with journalists making great sacrifices to cover the heartbreaking conflict.

The CPJ has called on all parties to the conflict to protect journalists and ensure their safety. The organization has also urged all sides to respect international law and ensure that journalists are able to do their jobs without fear of reprisal.

The conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has been devastating for the region, with journalists facing great danger in order to cover the humanitarian crisis. The CPJ has called on all sides to protect journalists and ensure their safety, and to respect international law. The organization has also urged all sides to ensure that journalists are able to do their jobs without fear of reprisal.