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126 Media Outlets Demand Safety for Gaza Journalists

6/5/2025

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On World Press Freedom Day, 126 media organizations rallied for unimpeded access to Gaza, highlighting the perilous conditions for journalists in the ongoing conflict. With nearly 200 journalists lost over 20 months of restricted access, the call for safety and transparency is urgent. Meanwhile, the BBC stands firm against criticism from Trump's administration regarding its coverage of the Israel-Hamas war.

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Story summary

On World Press Freedom Day, 126 media organizations rallied for unimpeded access to Gaza, highlighting the perilous conditions for journalists in the ongoing conflict. With nearly 200 journalists lost over 20 months of restricted access, the call for safety and transparency is urgent. Meanwhile, the BBC stands firm against criticism from Trump's administration regarding its coverage of the Israel-Hamas war.