Philippe Lazzarini has condemned Israel’s repeated targeting of journalists in Gaza, saying the army continues to “silence voices reporting atrocities” from Gaza, Al Jazeera reports.
In a statement, the commissioner‑general of UNRWA said he is “horrified” by the killing of another five journalists in Gaza City, including Al Jazeera’s correspondent Anas Al Sharif.
He noted that more than 200 Palestinian journalists have been killed with total impunity since Israel’s assault on Gaza began, underscoring the absence of accountability.
Lazzarini also denounced Israel’s long-standing ban on the entry of international journalists, now about 22 months in effect, and said international media “must get into Gaza” to support the “heroic work” of Palestinian journalists.
