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Israel Dominates List of Nations Responsible for Journalist Fatalities, CPJ Director Asserts

Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) CEO Jodie Ginsberg pointed out that the Israeli drone strike that resulted in the death of Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Wishah today is a stark reminder of a disturbing trend. “This incident, unfortunately, aligns with a recurring pattern of targeted killings of journalists by Israel,” Ginsberg noted, referencing the period since October 7th.

Ginsberg highlighted that since the conflict began, over 260 journalist and media personnel have lost their lives in Gaza. “This staggering figure underscores Israel’s status as the leading perpetrator of journalist fatalities since CPJ began documenting these incidents in 1992,” she stated in an interview with Al Jazeera. According to Ginsberg, Israel has surpassed all other governments and military forces in the world in terms of journalist fatalities.

Ginsberg emphasized that deliberately targeting journalists would constitute a war crime, as they are civilians and should never be targeted during conflict. “The killings are part of a broader strategy aimed at controlling the flow of information from Gaza to the outside world,” Ginsberg added, underscoring the severity of the situation.

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