Protests and Tributes to Journalists Worldwide Following the Killing in Gaza

• Protests have taken place in several countries in support of the slain journalists.
• Among those honored was the Al Jazeera journalist killed during the Israeli attack in Gaza.
• The situation in Gaza remains critical due to the ongoing violence.

On September 13, 2025, protests and tributes to the memory of four Al Jazeera journalists, who were killed in Gaza during the Israeli airstrike, took place in many countries around the world. These events gathered journalists, activists, and students, who called on the Israeli government to ensure access for international media to Gaza.

The killings occurred during an attack on the media-tower housing the Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza, where journalists, including Annas al-Sharif and Mohammed Kreikeh, were killed. Al-Sharif was a well-known correspondent who had been covering the situation in Gaza since the beginning of the conflict on July 7, 2023.

Protesters in Southern Africa, Great Britain, and the Philippines demanded that their governments intervene to improve conditions for journalists in Gaza and ensure their safety.

Southern Africa

In Cape Town, participants in the protest gathered at St. George's Cathedral, where they expressed their anger regarding the killings of journalists. They held placards with slogans supporting free journalism in Gaza.

Great Britain

In London, journalists honored the memory of their slain colleagues outside the residence of the Prime Minister. They called for accountability from the Israeli government and demanded the protection of journalists in Gaza.

Philippines

In Manila, students and activists protested against the killings, emphasizing that this is an attempt by the Israeli government to cover up its crimes against humanity.

The Situation in Gaza

On the same day, an Israeli airstrike killed at least 25 people who were trying to obtain humanitarian assistance in Gaza. Witnesses reported that the airstrike targeted a group of people awaiting humanitarian aid.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for "voluntary emigration" of Palestinians from Gaza, which sparked outrage among the international community, raising concerns about the potential for ethnic cleansing.

Tags: Middle East/Politics