Israeli occupation forces committed 53 violations against Palestinian journalists during the month of March, including two killings, according to a statement issued by the Freedoms Committee of the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate (PJS).
اضافة اعلان
In its monthly report, the Syndicate detailed the violations as follows:
2 Killings.
12 Cases of detention and prevention of coverage.
8 Cases of direct targeting with gas and sound bombs.
8 Cases of physical assault (beating).
7 Cases of confiscation or destruction of journalistic equipment.
6 Arrests.
4 Raids on journalists' homes.
2 Cases of verbal threats and 2 cases of interrogation.
The committee stated that the targeting of Palestinian journalists—including killing, arrest, and physical assault—falls within an "escalating pattern of gross violations" that it described as serious crimes. The Syndicate warned of a "dangerous and systematic" escalation aimed at silencing Palestinian voices and undermining press freedom, especially amidst rising violations against civilians.
Calls for International Protection
The PJS urged the international community, the United Nations, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), and human rights organizations to take immediate practical steps to protect Palestinian journalists, launch independent international investigations, and hold those responsible for these violations accountable.
Grim Statistics Since October 2023
According to data published on the Syndicate's website, the Israeli occupation has:
Killed 260 journalists and injured 550 others since the start of the aggression on the Gaza Strip in October 2023.
Detained 39 journalists who remain in custody.
Destroyed approximately 150 media institutions.
The war on the Gaza Strip has left more than 72,000 dead and nearly 172,000 injured, alongside widespread destruction affecting about 90% of civilian infrastructure.
Simultaneously, the ongoing Israeli aggression in the West Bank, including Jerusalem, has resulted in the deaths of more than 1,147 Palestinians, over 11,000 injuries, and the arrest of approximately 22,000 individuals.
— News Agencies
