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Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad ties prompt CPJ review of Gaza journalist death database

The Committee to Protect Journalists is auditing its Gaza casualty database following reports of links between listed individuals and militant groups.

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The Committee to Protect Journalists initiated a review of its database of slain Gaza reporters following reports linking some individuals to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. As part of this process, the organization removed eight names from its list and a board member was removed.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion regarding the full scope of the database review.

Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.

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What happened

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has initiated a formal review of its records concerning journalists killed during the Israel-Gaza war. This internal audit follows reports identifying several individuals previously classified as journalists by the organization as having ties to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

Coverage from outlets including Haaretz, The Jerusalem Post, and The Times of Israel highlights that eight names have been removed from the database. The Committee to Protect Journalists and The Hollywood Reporter note that the organization has also seen changes to its board, with Middle East Eye reporting that a board member was removed during the process.

Future developments remain dependent on the results of the CPJ’s internal documentation review. Coverage does not yet specify the full scope of the audit or if additional names will be removed from the list as the process continues.

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Questions people are asking

Why is the CPJ reviewing its Gaza death database?

The review was prompted by reports of ties between some listed individuals and militant groups such as Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

How many names have been removed from the list so far?

According to coverage from Haaretz, eight names have been removed from the database.

Has the organization taken other personnel actions?

Middle East Eye reports that a board member was removed as the organization undertakes this review.

Topics

CPJ Gaza Hamas Journalism Middle East

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