The killing of five journalists in an airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis has sparked outrage, with press representatives warning that these deaths form part of a deliberate campaign to silence Palestinian voices and suppress the truth from reaching the outside world.

Among the victims were Hussam El-Masri of Reuters, Mohamed Salama of Al Jazeera, Mariam Abu Daqa who contributed to outlets including Independent Arabia and the Associated Press, Muath Abu Taha of NBC News, and Ahmed Abu Aziz of Palestine Today TV. They were reporting from inside the hospital when it came under attack, losing their lives alongside several civilians. Their deaths bring the total number of journalists killed since the start of the war to 245.

Press forums and media organisations have condemned what they describe as systematic targeting of journalists, stressing that such acts constitute a clear violation of international law and the protection owed to media workers in conflict zones. Officials warned that by striking journalists, the occupation seeks to block images of its crimes, conceal mass displacement, and hide the famine gripping Gaza.

Despite the risks, journalists in Gaza continue to document the devastation, determined to ensure that the world sees what is happening. Calls are mounting for urgent international intervention, not only to protect those still reporting under siege but also to hold those responsible for these crimes to account. The message from Gaza’s media community is clear: attempts to silence their voice will not succeed.