Gaza: The UN human rights office has called upon Israel to grant foreign journalists immediate and unhindered access to the Gaza Strip, citing concerns that attacks on journalists hinder the documentation of current events in the region. This appeal comes in the wake of recent incidents that have resulted in the deaths of multiple journalists in Gaza.

According to Anadolu Agency, spokesperson Thameen al-Kheetan highlighted that six journalists lost their lives in recent Israeli strikes in Gaza. Al-Kheetan condemned the attack that took place on Sunday, where an Israeli strike targeted a tent used by reporters near Gaza City's Al-Shifa Hospital, resulting in the death of six Palestinian journalists. He described the incident as "a serious violation of international law."

The journalists who were killed in the attack included Al Jazeera correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqea, cameramen Ibrahim Zaher and Moamen Aliwa, their assistant Mohammed Noufal, and freelance journalist Mohammed al-Khaldi, who died from his injuries a day later. This tragic event underscores the dangerous conditions faced by media personnel in conflict zones.

Gaza's media office reports that a total of 238 journalists have been killed since Israel initiated its military operations in the enclave, which has been ongoing for 22 months. The conflict has drawn widespread international condemnation, with Israel accused of conducting a genocidal campaign that has resulted in nearly 61,600 deaths since October 2023.

In response to the escalating situation, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants last November for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, charging them with war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Additionally, Israel is facing a genocide case at the International Court of Justice linked to its military actions in the region.