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Journalist Fired for Questioning EU's Gaza Policy

11/5/2025

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Gabriele Nunziati was fired by Nova news agency after asking a European Commission official at a press briefing on October 13 whether Israel should pay for Gaza's reconstruction.
The question went viral and drew criticism of perceived EU double standards.
Nova's spokesperson said the question was technically incorrect, asserting a fundamental difference between Israel and Russia.
The Italian National Press Federation condemned the dismissal as unacceptable.

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Gabriele Nunziati was fired by Nova news agency after asking a European Commission official at a press briefing on October 13 whether Israel should pay for Gaza's reconstruction.
The question went viral and drew criticism of perceived EU double standards.
Nova's spokesperson said the question was technically incorrect, asserting a fundamental difference between Israel and Russia.
The Italian National Press Federation condemned the dismissal as unacceptable.