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☆ Live updates: Israel says it is expanding ground operations in Gaza as war with Hamas rages
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-28 | by ( Tara Subramaniam | Andrew Raine | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Abed Zagout/Anadolu/Getty ImagesThe Israel Defense Forces (IDF) told international news organizations that they cannot guarantee the safety of journalists reporting from Gaza, according to a Reuters report published Friday. International news agencies Reuters and Agence France Presse (AFP) contacted the Israeli military this week for assurance their journalists on the ground in Gaza would not be targeted by Israeli airstrikes. The letter also said Hamas deliberately put military operations "in the vicinity of journalists and civilians," Reuters wrote. Reuters and AFP have both expressed concern over the safety of journalists in Gaza, Reuters stated. CNN is a client of Reuters and AFP, regularly using live and recorded video feeds from the news agencies.

Persons: Abed Zagout, Phil Chetwynd Organizations: Getty, Israel Defense Forces, International, Reuters, Agence France Presse, Hamas, IDF, AFP, AFP Global, CNN Locations: Khan Yunis, Gaza, Anadolu

☆ Israeli Military Says It Can't Guarantee Journalists' Safety in Gaza
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Oct. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +2 min

(Reuters) - Israel's military has told international news organisations Reuters and Agence France Presse that it cannot guarantee the safety of their journalists operating in the Gaza Strip, under Israeli bombardment and siege for almost three weeks. "The IDF is targeting all Hamas military activity throughout Gaza," the IDF letter said, adding that Hamas deliberately put military operations "in the vicinity of journalists and civilians". "Under these circumstances, we cannot guarantee your employees' safety, and strongly urge you to take all necessary measures for their safety," the IDF letter concluded. Hamas did not immediately comment when asked about the IDF’s allegation that it put military operations near where journalists in Gaza are known to be based. Reuters and AFP said they were very concerned about the safety of journalists in Gaza.

Persons: Phil Chetwynd, Chetwynd, Mark Bendeich, Edward Tobin Organizations: Reuters, Agence France Presse, Hamas, Israel Defense Forces, AFP, IDF, Israel, AFP Global, Protect Journalists Locations: Gaza, Palestinian, Israel, Lebanon

☆ Israeli military says it can't guarantee journalists' safety in Gaza
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Smoke is rising after an Israeli strike on Gaza seen from a viewpoint in Southern Israel October 24, 2023. "The IDF is targeting all Hamas military activity throughout Gaza," the IDF letter said, adding that Hamas deliberately put military operations "in the vicinity of journalists and civilians". "Under these circumstances, we cannot guarantee your employees' safety, and strongly urge you to take all necessary measures for their safety," the IDF letter concluded. Reuters and AFP said they were very concerned about the safety of journalists in Gaza. The Committee to Protect Journalists says at least 27 journalists have been killed since the war began, mostly in Gaza but also in Israel and southern Lebanon.

Persons: Violeta Santos Moura, Phil Chetwynd, Chetwynd, Reuters videographer, Mark Bendeich, Edward Tobin Organizations: REUTERS, Reuters, Agence France Presse, Hamas, Israel Defense Forces, AFP, IDF, Israel, AFP Global, Protect Journalists, Thomson Locations: Gaza, Southern Israel, Palestinian, Israel, Lebanon

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