Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad ties prompt CPJ review of Gaza journalist death database
The Committee to Protect Journalists is reviewing its database of Gaza casualties following reports regarding the professional status of listed individuals.
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The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has initiated a formal review of its documentation concerning journalists killed in the Israel-Gaza conflict since 2023. This process follows reports that some individuals previously classified as journalists held ties to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
The reports note that these actions were taken after investigations suggested some of the deceased were terror operatives. Observers are waiting to see if the ongoing audit of the database will result in further revisions to the list of journalist casualties.
Coverage does not yet specify a timeline for the completion of the review or the potential for additional removals.
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Quick answers
Why is the CPJ reviewing its database?
The review was prompted by reports regarding ties between some listed individuals and groups such as Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
How many names have been removed so far?
According to coverage, eight names have been dropped from the list.
What timeframe does the database cover?
The database tracks journalist casualties in the Israel-Gaza war starting from 2023.
Coverage (5)
- Press NGO drops eight names from Gaza journalists death list over Hamas ties Haaretz · 9h ago
- Press Freedom Group Reviews Gaza Journalist Casualty Database The Hollywood Reporter · 9h ago
- After ToI investigation showed some killed Gaza 'journalists' were terror operatives, Committee to Protect Journalists reviewing database of slain Gaza reporters The Times of Israel · 9h ago
- CPJ undertakes review of its documentation of journalists killed in Israel-Gaza war since 2023 Committee to Protect Journalists · 9h ago
- Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad ties prompt CPJ review of Gaza journalist death database The Jerusalem Post · 9h ago
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