A press watchdog is reviewing the Gaza casualty list, following Israeli media reports that multiple Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives were previously identified as journalists, according to The Jerusalem Post.
A press watchdog organization is reviewing the Gaza casualty list for potential combatant affiliations, The Jerusalem Post reported Monday evening. The review follows Israeli media reports that multiple individuals previously identified as journalists were later acknowledged by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad as operatives in their military wings. The Zioneer reported on June 22 that obituaries published in Gaza revealed such links. The current review is in its early stages; the specific watchdog body and the full scope of the review have not been detailed. The findings could influence the ongoing international debate over the targeting of media personnel in the conflict.
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