World Press Freedom Day marked in Gaza as journalist death toll rises
Palestinian journalists in Gaza commemorated World Press Freedom Day by honoring colleagues killed amid the ongoing conflict, highlighting the region's status as the deadliest for media workers. The death toll among journalists has risen sharply, drawing international concern. Pope Leo XIV called for increased protection for reporters, particularly those covering war zones.
- ▪Palestinian journalists in Gaza marked World Press Freedom Day by honoring colleagues killed or targeted.
- ▪Gaza has become the deadliest place ever recorded for media workers.
- ▪Israel has been accused of targeting journalists in the conflict.
- ▪Pope Leo XIV called for greater protection of reporters pursuing the truth in war zones.
- ▪The situation has drawn widespread international attention and condemnation.
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Toggle PlayWorld Press Freedom Day marked in Gaza as journalist death toll risesNewsFeedWorld Press Freedom Day marked in Gaza as journalist death toll risesPalestinian journalists in Gaza marked World Press Freedom Day by honouring colleagues killed and targeted by Israel, as the territory becomes the deadliest place ever recorded for media workers. Pope Leo XIV called for greater protection of reporters ‘pursuing the truth’, especially in war zones.Published On 3 May 20263 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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