“The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has become unprecedentedly deadly for journalists, with press freedom organizations documenting a systematic pattern of killings, primarily of Palestinian media workers in Gaza. Investigations into cases like Shireen Abu Akleh and Issam Abdallah suggest deliberate targeting despite clear press identification, which constitutes a war crime. This widespread silencing of journalists, coupled with restricted access, creates a severe information void and highlights a critical lack of accountability, fostering impunity and undermining global press freedom.”