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Israel says it can’t guarantee the safety of journalists in Gaza
17 minutes ago [22h40 heure française 27 oct 2023]
The Israeli military has told Reuters and AFP that it cannot guarantee the safety of their journalists currently working in the besieged Gaza Strip.
In a letter written to the two international news agencies, the military said it was “targeting all Hamas military activity throughout Gaza” and that its bombardment could cause damage to surrounding buildings.
“Under these circumstances, we cannot guarantee your employees’ safety, and strongly urge you to take all necessary measures for their safety,” it said.
In response to the letter, Reuters said in a statement: “The situation on the ground is dire, and the [Israeli military’s] unwillingness to give assurances about the safety of our staff threatens their ability to deliver the news about this conflict without fear of being injured or killed.”
According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, 27 journalists have been killed since the war began (22 Palestinians, four Israelis and one Lebanese).
