More than 250 media outlets across 70 countries are dedicating today to spotlight the killings of journalists in Gaza, following a call from Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the NGO Avaaz.

Front pages of newspapers including L’Humanité in France, Publico in Portugal, and La Libre in Belgium display messages on a black background warning: “At the rate journalists are being killed in Gaza, soon there will be no one left to report.” Online news platforms such as Mediapart and La Croix also feature articles highlighting the campaign.

Journalists under fire

RSF has recorded the deaths of more than 210 journalists since Israeli military operations began in Gaza after Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. The campaign also comes one week after Israeli airstrikes hit Nasser Hospital near Khan Yunis, killing five journalists.

Participating outlets include Lebanon’s L’Orient-Le Jour, the investigative U.S. website The Intercept, and Germany’s Tageszeitung. They are raising alarm over attacks on Palestinian journalists, calling for urgent protection, safe evacuation, and independent access for the international press.

Calls for accountability

RSF has filed four complaints with the International Criminal Court, alleging war crimes by the Israeli military against journalists in Gaza over the past 22 months.

Since the beginning of the conflict, Israel has restricted international media access to Gaza, with only a limited number of outlets allowed in under military escort. Reports from the region are subject to strict censorship, preventing independent verification and comprehensive coverage.