World Press Freedom Day marked in Gaza as journalist death toll rises

World Press Freedom Day marked in Gaza as journalist death toll rises

Palestinian journalists in Gaza marked World Press Freedom Day by honouring colleagues killed and targeted by Israel.

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More than 260 journalists martyred in Gaza as world press freedom marked amid escalating targeting

As the world marks World Press Freedom Day, Palestinian institutions and officials have sounded the alarm over an unprecedented toll on journalists in Gaza, where ongoing Israeli attacks have turned reporting into a life-threatening mission.

Gaza marks World Press Freedom Day

YESTERDAY, Sunday 3rd May, was World Press Freedom Day, with Reporters Without Borders, declaring that global press freedom has fallen to its lowest level in 25 years. Gaza’s Government Media Office (GMO) said at least 262 journalists and media workers have been killed since the start of the Israeli war on Gaza in October 2023, in what it described as one of the highest death tolls for journalists in any conflict. The GMO said the figures reflec…

Honoring Fallen Journalists: Gaza’s Tribute on World Press Freedom Day

Meta description: “Honoring fallen colleagues, Palestinian journalists in Gaza demand press freedom on World Press Freedom Day. Learn about the risks they face in this dangerous environment.