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CPJ Aids 1,800 Gazan Journalists Amid Ongoing Violence

10/5/2025

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Story summary

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has provided $300,000 in aid to over 1,800 Gazan journalists.
Since October 7, 2023, Israeli forces have targeted journalists, with 237 dead and many injured or imprisoned.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) calls for an international agreement to protect journalists and punish killers.

History

Historical Context

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, established by the UN in 1991, aimed to safeguard free expression. In response to escalating violence in Gaza, the Committee to Protect Journalists allocated $300,000 to support over 1,800 journalists, with 237 reported dead since October 7, 2023. This highlights a historical pattern of journalist targeting in conflict zones, underscoring the need for stronger international protections.

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Story summary

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has provided $300,000 in aid to over 1,800 Gazan journalists.
Since October 7, 2023, Israeli forces have targeted journalists, with 237 dead and many injured or imprisoned.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) calls for an international agreement to protect journalists and punish killers.

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