Israel's targeted killing of Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif in Gaza has sparked outrage. Al Jazeera, which has lost 11 journalists in the conflict, refuses to cease coverage, urging other news organizations to increase support and recruitment. 184 Palestinian journalists have died in the Gaza war since October 2023, a significantly higher number than those killed in the Ukraine war. Israel restricts international media access, relying heavily on Palestinian journalists despite questioning their neutrality. The challenges faced by journalists in Gaza, including food insecurity and the risk of becoming targets, highlight the immense difficulties in reporting from the conflict zone.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.