Agence France-Presse (AFP) is urging Israel to let its hunger-stricken freelance journalists leave Gaza. AFP's global news director described reporters and photographers experiencing severe weakness, headaches, and dizziness due to food shortages. The AFP journalists' union issued a plea, highlighting the unprecedented situation of colleagues potentially dying of hunger. The lack of food access in Gaza has created a humanitarian crisis, with 25 children reportedly dying from famine and malnutrition. The situation also impacts global access to independent reporting from Gaza, raising concerns about transparency and accountability. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot supports the evacuation request and calls for international press access.

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