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135 Journalists Killed in Gaza — Press Freedom Faces Deadliest Crisis

At least 135 journalists have died in Gaza since October, making it the deadliest period for press freedom in decades.

Key takeaways

  • Palestinian Journalists in Gaza Commemorate World Press Freedom Day Amid Rising Casualties
  • Reporters in Gaza marked World Press Freedom Day with a roll call of the dead. On Friday, dozens of Palestinian journalists gathered in Rafah, holding up portraits of ...
  • Many at the event wore flak jackets emblazoned with "PRESS"—the same gear that, organizers said, has failed to shield them from airstrikes and sniper fire. "We are not...
  • Local press unions and international organizations issued statements demanding accountability for attacks on journalists. "The world cannot turn a blind eye to the sys...

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