Reporters in Gaza suffer from Israeli attacks on freedom of speech

• Anas al-Sharif became a victim of the Israeli blockade in Gaza.
• Since the beginning of the war, 186 journalists have been killed.
• Israel restricts journalists' access to Gaza, complicating the coverage of events.

Anas al-Sharif, a Palestinian journalist, worked for the Al Jazeera network and covered events in Gaza. On September 11, 2025, he was killed as a result of the Israeli blockade while he was in a tent with other journalists near the Shifa hospital in Gaza. A total of six journalists were killed during this attack. Al Jazeera called this incident "targeted killing" and "another attack on press freedom."

The Israeli army acknowledged its responsibility for the killing of al-Sharif, claiming that he was a "terrorist under the guise of a journalist." These accusations were condemned by international organizations, such as the UN and the Committee to Protect Journalists, which emphasized that journalists are civilians and should not be treated as combatants.

Since the beginning of the war, 186 journalists have been killed. Israel has indeed restricted access for foreign journalists to this territory, complicating the coverage of events on the ground. The Israeli government asserts that its goal is the elimination of Hamas, while various international organizations accuse it of violating human rights.

In response to international criticism, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that he is considering a lawsuit against the New York Times for publishing a photo that shows the suffering of children in Gaza. He also stated that he instructed the army to allow more journalists to enter Gaza, although this does not mean that they will receive free access to information.

Tags: Middle East/Politics