In such dangerous conditions, the IFJ reminds journalists on the ground to take precautions, wear professional safety equipment and not to travel without their media providing them with all the professional safety equipment needed to cover events. No story is worth the life of a journalist.
In the early hours of 7 October, Hamas launched an unprecedented attack in southern Israel. In response, Israel retaliated with airstrikes over the besieged Gaza Strip and formally declared war at Hamas. The IFJ is working closely with PJS to verify information in real time and document all killings. Check the list of journalists and media workers killed since the start of the war in Gaza.
Journalists and media workers
On 13 November, journalist Ahmed Fattouh was killed due to ongoing Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, PJS reported.
On 10 November, photojournalist Ahmed Al-Qara was killed at the entrance of Khuza’a town, east of the southern city of Khan Yunis, according to PJS.
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