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Palestinian journalists
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- 1Israel Holds 39 Palestinian Journalists in Prison●Israel Imprisons 39 Palestinian Journalists, 22 Under Administrative Detention
Israeli authorities are currently imprisoning 39 Palestinian journalists, according to Palestinian media monitoring groups. Of those, 22 are being held under administrative detention, a practice that allows detention without formal charges or trial for renewable periods. Rights organisations say the figures highlight ongoing pressure on the press in the occupied Palestinian territories, while Israel maintains that its security measures are lawful and necessary.
- 2262 Palestinian journalists killed since Gaza war began, office says▼262 Palestinian journalists killed by Israel since Gaza war: Media office
Gaza's media office says 262 Palestinian journalists have been killed by Israel since the Gaza war began in October 2023, according to a report by Anadolu Agency. The figure highlights the toll on media workers in the territory, where journalists have continued reporting amid bombardment, displacement and severe restrictions on international press access.
- 3Palestinian journalist death toll in Gaza reaches 262▼Palestinian Journalist Death Toll Reaches 262 as Gaza Marks International Solidarity Day
Advocacy and press groups in Gaza marked International Solidarity Day by stating that 262 Palestinian journalists have been killed since the start of the war. The figure was highlighted by the Palestine Chronicle and is being circulated as part of renewed calls for the protection of media workers in the enclave.