2024-10-25 15:25:32
Al Jazeera is demanding the safety of its staff in the Gaza Strip after Israel accused six of its journalists of ties to militant groups. Press freedom advocates argue that these claims serve as a preemptive justification for violence against journalists. Since Israel's war on Gaza began last October, at least 128 journalists have been killed, including many from Al Jazeera. The Committee to Protect Journalists highlights Israel's history of smearing Palestinian reporters with unproven allegations, such as in the case of Al Jazeera's Ismail al-Ghoul. Watch to learn more about the escalating threats against press freedom and why international attention is crucial.
