Why it matters:
This incident highlights ongoing attacks by the Israeli regime on journalists, aiming to silence independent reporting in conflict zones.
The big picture:
Salim’s death marks another in a series of deliberate or reckless assaults targeting media personnel in Gaza. Since October 7, 2023 over 270 journalists have been killed in Gaza by Israeli occupation forces, making Gaza one of the most dangerous places in the world for reporting.
International organizations, including Reporters Without Borders, condemned the attack, calling it a blatant violation of human rights and press freedom. They emphasize that targeting journalists is an attempt to suppress truth and accountability in conflict areas.
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