International community must end Israel’s media blackout on Gaza, protect journalists, ensure access to press equipment (Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor, 2026-07-26) https://euromedmonitor.org/en/article/7084 ——— >> Urgent international efforts are needed to lift the media blackout in the Gaza Strip, protect journalists, enable the immediate entry of independent international media, and ensure access to protective gear and press equipment, as journalists continue to be targeted for over 1,000 days during the ongoing genocide in the enclave. >> Barring foreign journalists and independent international media from entering Gaza during this time, along with targeting Palestinian journalists, hampers independent international oversight of Israel’s ongoing crimes in the #Gaza Strip. This restriction makes independent verification of events difficult and hinders the collection of evidence on serious violations of international law… #PressFreedom #MediaBlackout #palestine @palestine@lemmy.ml @palestine@fedibird.com