The Palestinian Journalists Forum announced on Saturday that 161 journalists have been killed since the beginning of the Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip.
Among the recent casualties is journalist Mohammed Jasser, who was killed along with his wife, children, and disabled mother due to an Israeli airstrike on his home in Jabalia, north of Gaza.
The forum emphasized the critical need for the protection of journalists and enabling their professional duties by international laws and humanitarian treaties.
It stressed the importance of holding Israel accountable for its continuous actions against Palestinian journalists.
The forum also reaffirmed its commitment to continue delivering the news and covering events despite the sacrifices and challenges.
The targeting of Palestinian journalists will not deter them from their mission focused on Palestine.
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has led to significant casualties and devastation, with journalists being among the many who have paid the ultimate price.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, rooted in decades of territorial disputes and political strife, has seen numerous escalations, with the latest conflict causing severe humanitarian crises.
Journalists, tasked with documenting and reporting these events, often find themselves on the front lines, facing grave risks.
International organizations have repeatedly called for the protection of journalists in conflict zones.
According to the Geneva Conventions, journalists covering armed conflicts are considered civilians and should be protected as such, unless they take a direct part in hostilities.
Despite these protections, journalists in Gaza and other conflict zones continue to face extreme dangers, highlighting the need for stronger enforcement of international laws and accountability for violations.
The deaths of journalists like Mohammed Jasser underscore the perilous conditions under which media professionals operate in Gaza.
These incidents also amplify calls from global press organizations and human rights groups for greater measures to ensure the safety and security of journalists in conflict areas.
