World’s top media outlets urge Israel to allow independent access to Gaza

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: April 30, 2026Country: Israel

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World’s top media outlets urge Israel to allow independent access to Gaza

Over 200 Palestinian journalists have been killed in Gaza due to Israeli attacks. In a joint letter, executives from over two dozen media outlets, including the BBC and CNN, urged Israel to allow foreign journalists to enter Gaza for independent reporting. They emphasized that press freedom is essential in an open society and called for an end to delays in access to Gaza.

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