Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in South Lebanon: Three martyrs in strike that targeted vehicle on Shoukin-Kfar Dejjal road, Nabatieh District.
Iranian Judiciary Spokesperson: Israeli aggression on Evin Prison a war crime.
Iranian Judiciary Spokesperson: A number of employees, civilians martyred in Israeli aggression on Evin Prison yesterday.
Netanyahu: "Israel" has agreed to the US proposal for a bilateral ceasefire with Iran.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in South Lebanon: Israeli drone strikes Shoukin-Kfar Dejjal road, Nabatieh District.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: 25 martyrs, more than 150 injured in Israeli targeting of aid seekers near Netzarim Axis, central Gaza Strip.
The ceasefire between Iran and "Israel" has officially begun.
Sirens sound in northern occupied Palestine.
Israeli media: Iran used missiles that have never been launched before in its latest attacks.
Israeli military command reports the detection of a fifth launch from Iran.

'Israel' says it can't guarantee journalists' safety in Gaza

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 28 Oct 2023 00:40
  • 1 Shares
4 Min Read

"Israel" indirectly admits to indiscriminate bombing after stating it "can't guarantee the safety of journalists in Gaza."

  • x
  • Mourners attend the funeral of fellow journalists Said al-Taweel and Mohammed Sobboh who were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza City on October 10, 2023. (AFP)
    Mourners attend the funeral of fellow journalists Said al-Taweel and Mohammed Sobboh who were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza City, on October 10, 2023. (AFP)

In a statement sent to Reuters and Agence France Presse, the Israeli military said it can't guarantee the safety of their journalists operating in the Gaza Strip amid the aggressive and hysterical Israeli bombardment and siege in Gaza for almost three weeks. 

We are "targeting all Hamas military activity throughout Gaza," the IOF claimed in a statement, additionally claiming that Hamas "deliberately put military operations in the vicinity of journalists and civilians," which was never proven.

The statement also stated that its high-intensity strikes on alleged Hamas targets could cause damage to surrounding buildings and that "Hamas rockets could also misfire and kill people inside Gaza." This statement is no doubt another Israeli attempt to lift the blame off of itself for targeting residential buildings, hospitals, schools, and so on. 

Read next: Hamas slams Israeli claims as lies, prelude to commit another massacre

"Under these circumstances, we cannot guarantee your employees' safety, and strongly urge you to take all necessary measures for their safety," the IOF letter concluded.

Reuters could not verify how many other news organizations operating in Gaza had received the same letter. In return, the news outlets expressed great concern about the safety of their journalists in Gaza.  Describing the situation on the ground as dire, Reuters said in a statement in response to the Israeli letter that the IOF'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."

Read next: 'Israel' massacres 704, including Journalists, in overnight airstrikes

AFP Global News Director Phil Chetwynd said his news organization had received the same letter. "We are in an incredibly precarious position and it's important that the world understands that there is a large team of journalists working in extremely dangerous conditions," Chetwynd said.

Related News

IOF deliberately kill, target Gaza displaced persons, aid seekers

Israeli Gaza airstrikes kill children, aid seeking civilians

On that note, the Committee to Protect Journalists said at least 27 journalists were killed since the war began, mostly in Gaza, but also in southern Lebanon.  While "Israel" warns journalists of "possibly" being targetted, the records prove otherwise. 

Only recently, Al Jazeera's journalist mourned the killing of his family after "Israel" intentionally targeted his home in Gaza. 

In one strike, the Israeli occupation took the lives of Wael al-Dahdouh's wife, son, daughter, and grandson. Al-Dahdouh's residence in Nuseirat camp, a place the family had sought refuge in after being forcibly displaced under the indiscriminate Israeli bombing, was targeted by Israeli warplanes. 

In another incident, Reuter's photographer, Issam Abdallah, was martyred by an Israeli strike on October 13, in the town of Aalma al-Saab, southern Lebanon.

Two other Reuters journalists were injured: Thaer al-Sudani and Maher Nazeh.

Several other journalists suffered critical injuries as a result of the Israeli strike, which directly targeted them. It is worth stressing that Issam and others were wearing Press gear allowing easy identification, as they covered the unfolding events on the Lebanese-Palestinian border.

These are just some of the journalists directly targeted by "Israel" during the aggression on Gaza. 

Violating international law

Under international humanitarian law, journalists are considered protected civilians and are prohibited from being directly targeted in attacks.

Sherif Mansour, CPJ's Middle East and North Africa program coordinator, relayed, "CPJ emphasizes that journalists are civilians doing important work during times of crisis and must not be targeted by warring parties," adding, "Journalists across the region are making great sacrifices to cover this heartbreaking conflict. All parties must take steps to ensure their safety."

  • Gaza Strip
  • Occupied Palestine
  • Operation Al-Aqsa Flood
  • Palestinian journalist
  • Israeli occupation
  • Gaza
  • journalists
  • Israel
  • Palestine
War on Gaza

War on Gaza

Most Read

Israeli workers survey the site where a missile launched from Iran struck in Haifa on Sunday, June 22, 2025. (AP)

True Promise 3, wave 20: 40 missiles launched, Kheibar-Shekan in first

  • Politics
  • 22 Jun 2025
Rescue team work at the site where a missile launched from Iran struck Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, June 16, 2025 (AP)

Wave 12 of Operation True Promise 3 launched, Sejjil deployed: IRGC

  • Politics
  • 18 Jun 2025
Iran launches missile barrage to Tel Aviv, casualties reported

True Promise 3, wave 14: Tel Aviv targeted, casualties reported

  • Politics
  • 19 Jun 2025
Iran's heavy barrages impact multiple Israeli targets overnight

Iran's heavy barrages impact multiple Israeli targets overnight

  • Palestine
  • 18 Jun 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters upon arriving at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, N.J., Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Politics

Trump lashes out at media outlets for downplaying Iran strike impact

ap
Politics

Turkey denies role in US-Israeli strikes on Iran nuclear sites

Iran targets US air base in Qatar with 'destructive' missile strike
MENA

Iran retaliates, targets US air base in Qatar with missiles

Demonstrators hold up a banner during a protest by Palestine Action group in London, Monday, June 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Politics

UK signals 'terror' ban on 'Palestine Action', sparking protests

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS