The dead include 10 Palestinian journalists, an Israeli journalist and another missing person, as well as one who was killed in attacks in southern Lebanon.
The count includes deaths up to October 14, in the first eight days of the conflict, the CJP explains, warning of “the particularly grave dangers” faced by journalists in the Gaza Strip “given the risk of a ground attack by Israeli forces” . .
The CPJ also warns of “devastating bombing by Israeli aviation, the impossibility of communications and ongoing power outages.”
“These are civilians who are doing important work in times of crisis and who should not be attacked by the parties to the conflict,” said CPJ Middle East and North Africa Coordinator Sherif Mansour, calling on both sides to take action take to ensure your safety.
The Islamic group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel on the 7th with the launch of thousands of rockets and the incursion of armed militiamen by land, sea and air.
In response, Israel bombed several Hamas infrastructure in the Gaza Strip from the air and imposed a total siege of the territory, cutting off water, fuel and electricity supplies.
The attacks have already caused thousands of deaths and injuries in both areas.
Source: DN
