Journalists working for Agence France-Presse (AFP) and other outlets in Gaza are at risk of starving to death due to Israel's ongoing blockade, according to urgent warnings from AFP's journalists' union.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and the UN agency for Palestinian refugees have called on Israel to allow international media access to Gaza, arguing that the ban prevents the world from witnessing the humanitarian crisis and fuels disinformation. The AFP has announced plans to evacuate its remaining journalists, citing extreme food shortages and the inability to safely report. The crisis highlights the dangers faced by local reporters, who are among the few able to document the war and its impact.
International pressure is mounting on Israel to lift restrictions on aid and media access amid warnings of famine and deteriorating conditions.
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