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World Leaders Demand Press Access and Protection in Gaza

6/8/2025

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Over 130 world leaders are calling for urgent access for international journalists to Gaza, following the tragic loss of 225 media workers since October 2023 amid Israeli military operations. They emphasize the need for local journalist protection and accountability for violence, while PEN America advocates for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid, stressing the war's catastrophic toll on Gaza's cultural heritage and press freedom.

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Over 130 world leaders are calling for urgent access for international journalists to Gaza, following the tragic loss of 225 media workers since October 2023 amid Israeli military operations. They emphasize the need for local journalist protection and accountability for violence, while PEN America advocates for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid, stressing the war's catastrophic toll on Gaza's cultural heritage and press freedom.