Human Rights & Public Liberties

Human Rights & Public Liberties

Newsletter
Published on: 13 Jan, 2021

Urgent Call for Protection of Journalists Amid Escalating Violence in Gaza

Published on: 10 October, 2024

On October 9, the Israeli Occupation Forces targeted multiple journalists in and around Jabalia camp in the Gaza Strip, resulting in the death of one cameraman and critically injuring Al Jazeera Arabic Channel’s Fadi Al Wahidi, who was shot in the neck while covering the assault.

Al Jazeera condemned the persistent attacks on its journalists by the Israeli Occupation Forces.

This incident follows the targeting of another Al Jazeera cameraman, Ali Al-Attar, just two days earlier. He remains in critical condition and is unable to access essential medical care due to the blockade in the area.

This marks yet another severe violation against journalists in Gaza, where Israeli forces have increasingly shown hostility towards media personnel.

Al Wahidi was reporting on the ongoing Israeli bombardment and ground invasion of Jabalia camp, which has now entered its fifth day.

Despite military orders for residents to evacuate, Israeli forces have targeted those attempting to flee.

At the same time, Ali Al-Attar was documenting the plight of the displaced in Deir al-Balah.

The deliberate targeting of journalists is a clear violation of international laws intended to protect the press and humanitarian workers in conflict zones.

Al Jazeera urgently calls on the international community to take immediate action to ensure the safety of journalists and civilians in Gaza and to hold the Israeli Occupation Forces accountable for their continued violations against the media.

Al Jazeera.