International Community: Indirect Partner of Israel in Gaza Journalist Killings
webangah News Agency, International Desk, Elnaz Rahmatnejad: As the start of the war against Gaza on october 7, 2023, 246 journalists and media activists have been killed in Gaza, the West Bank, and Jerusalem.The Israeli regime’s recent airstrike on the emergency building of Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis represents its latest atrocity against journalists. Five journalists were killed during this attack while covering the initial bombing of this hospital by Israeli forces.
In this regard, we spoke with Osman Al-Hikimi, a Yemeni media activist specializing in international affairs. The full interview follows;
As you know, not only Gaza but anywhere a journalist raises their voice for truth becomes a target for occupiers; during the twelve-day imposed war against Iran as well, Israel bombed Iran’s Islamic Republic Broadcasting glass building resulting in three journalist deaths. Several othre media personnel were also killed across different iranian provinces during attacks by Israel. Recently five reporters were martyred in Gaza while covering the first bombing at Nasser hospital-raising total journalist fatalities since Al-Aqsa storm began to 246. From your perspective as an international media activist, why dose Israel deliberately target journalists in Gaza?
The Israeli regime repeatedly targets journalists because it views them as direct threats to its existence. Journalists are voices of truth and mirrors reflecting civilian suffering across Gaza’s Strip. Therefore, bombing journalists is an attempt to silence these voices from documenting Israel’s violations and crimes there.This effort aims to prevent exposure of its atrocities through intimidation or elimination.
This is not confined to Gaza alone; previously Israel attacked Iranian broadcasting facilities amid a similar conflict with iran’s twelve-day war campaign. Nevertheless,fearless reporters continue their work despite extreme dangers-showcasing remarkable courage and ethical commitment to reporting truthfully.
Professionally speaking,the assault on journalists is more than personal violation-it constitutes transgression upon press freedom itself and infringes on society’s right internationally to receive information freely.
In such circumstances,mass media outlets along with global human rights organizations must stand firm protecting these heroic Gazan reporters informing about Israeli crimes.
Why do Gazan reporters persist despite famine,Z starvation,and ongoing life threats posed by Israel?
Despite hunger,famine,and constant danger from aggression,israel targeted killings,t they continue because their mission transcends personal survival; it involves humanity’s basic right-to communicate realities worldwide.Their voices represent millions under siege,bombardment,and oppression.Every report serves as testimony exposing gross human rights abuses inflicted largely upon innocent civilians including women children elderly.They risk everything even when homes or families face attack.Demonstrating formidable courage,this resistance proves that words wield greater power than bombs-and no threat extinguishes truths relayed.
Their steadfast dedication inspires global solidarity urging action towards upholding freedoms associated with journalism everywhere.
The entry of foreign correspondents into Gaza remains barred,and local media cover news instead.But why does Israel prohibit foreign reporters? Has any international effort been made toward lifting these restrictions?
israel bans foreign journalistic access intending to monopolize narrative control thereby obstructing truthful documentation regarding its crimes.This leaves local correspondents who persevere amidst starvation,siege,and mortal danger brave enough fulfilling essential civic duties.Perceivably,internationally responses remain inconclusive.Despite credible eyewitness accounts backed by undeniable evidence proving systemic breaches perpetrated by Tel Aviv authorities,no decisive measures ensue.This silence reflects duplicity embedded into global politics whereby human rights rhetoric lacks substantive follow-through.Due political interests supersede equitable enforcement,this dynamic signals absence of genuine pressure forcing tel Aviv toward cessation enabling courageous locals still confront substantial risks daily.
if you could condemn Israel over killing Gazan journalists what would be your statement?
The brutal deliberate assaults undertaken by Israeli forces targeting palestinian reporters represent unprecedented offenses against humanity regularly violating journalistic freedoms.Israel disregards all humanitarian norms valuing nothing-not even innocent lives.The international community complicit through silence implicitly endorses such conduct displaying double standards pervasive within global diplomacy.These atrocities suffered flagrantly shock collective conscience demand urgent denunciation.An honorable world must reject injustice refusing complicity day passes reveals increasingly harsh cruelty framing Palestine crisis witnessed globally now unraveling unrelentingly
Can resistance voices via journalism ever be silenced? Will their pens run dry?
Your answer cannot be silenced nor will writing cease due threats irrespective how severe.In courageous defiance,Gazan correspondents transmit ongoing truths amid bombardments,siege,mortal hazard,persistent psychological pressure.Every dispatch evidences oppression abroad especially civilian pain inflicted systematically attempts failing ultimately revealing reality.celluloid uncovers exposing these concealed tragedies engraving indigenous record;truth emerges amplified globally.Media honesty exposes crimes refuting efforts masterminded erasure symbolizing indomitable moral valor humanitarian resilience nonviolent perseverance.Consequently despite immense hurdles,truthful reporting surpasses every weapon wielded ensuring awareness prevails combined public judgment worldwide refusing tolerate proven violations committed henceforth reign supreme peace justice eventual realization.Gaza’s courageous wordsmiths carrying torch illuminating facts subject domination crowned unbroken resolution they endure defiantly louder louder louder