The Israel Defense Forces denied targeting media workers, but a Guardian investigation found some in the military viewed journalists from militant group affiliates as legitimate military targets.
Witnesses reported that five journalists were directly targeted while sleeping in their marked press vehicle, raising concerns about the safety and legality of strikes on media personnel.
As of October 2023, the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate reported that 195 journalists have been killed in Gaza since the war began, highlighting the risks they face.
Israel's military stated it took numerous steps to mitigate risks to civilians during strikes, yet the resulting journalist casualties challenge claims of precision in military operations.
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