What's happened
Israel's military actions against journalists have escalated, with over 130 media workers killed since October 2023. Recent closures of Al Jazeera offices in the West Bank have raised concerns about press freedom. Maldives President Muizzu condemned these actions at the UN, calling for accountability and reform of the Security Council's veto powers.
Why it matters
What the papers say
Al Jazeera reports that President Mohamed Muizzu highlighted the plight of journalists at the UN, stating, "Israel's efforts to censor Al Jazeera severely undermine the public's right to information." Meanwhile, the Guardian discusses the broader context of rising attacks on press freedom globally, noting a 44% increase in journalist fatalities in the past year. This alarming trend underscores the urgent need for protective measures for journalists in conflict zones.
How we got here
Since the onset of the conflict in October 2023, Israel has faced accusations of targeting journalists and media infrastructure. The Committee to Protect Journalists reports over 130 media workers killed, while Al Jazeera's operations have been severely restricted, raising alarms about the safety of journalists in conflict zones.
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Israel, formally known as the State of Israel, is a country in Western Asia, located on the southeastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea and the northern shore of the Red Sea.
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Gaza may refer to:
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The Committee to Protect Journalists is an American independent non-profit, non-governmental organization, based in New York City, New York with correspondents around the world. CPJ promotes press freedom and defends the rights of journalists.
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Al Jazeera is an international Arabic news channel based in Doha, Qatar that is operated by the media conglomerate Al Jazeera Media Network.