Committee to Protect Journalists: 15 Journalists Killed in Gaza War

The Committee to Protect Journalists reported the killing of 15 journalists in the conflict between Israel and the Hamas militant group in Gaza. The committee, while reviewing reports on the outcomes of the war for journalists in the Gaza Strip, stated that from October 7 to October 24, the deaths of at least 15 journalists were recorded among over 4,000 fatalities on both sides. The report indicates that of these, 11 journalists were Palestinian, three were Israeli, and one was Lebanese. According to the report, eight journalists were also injured, and three journalists are missing or have been detained. Meanwhile, the International Federation of Journalists, while calling on the warring parties to reduce violence, urged UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, to make every effort to protect journalists so they can carry out their mission of informing the public in complete safety. This federation also called on both warring parties to respect international humanitarian law and the United Nations Charter. The Israeli army reported a nighttime attack on 200 Hamas targets in Gaza. Blinken stated before leaving Tel Aviv that Biden will emphasize America's solidarity with Israel during his visit. The United States and Israel agreed to prepare a plan for the transfer of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza. The White House, ahead of Biden's trip to Israel and Jordan, stated that the U.S. does not want any other actors to enter this conflict.