An image from the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, illustrating the dire situation in which journalists and media professionals find themselves. This particular image shows the devastating impact of the conflict, where since October 2023, a total of 173 journalists and media professionals have lost their lives in the Gaza Strip alone. The Palestinian militant group, Hamas, initiated the war with the most lethal attack on Israel since 1948, turning the region into a battleground. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has labeled Gaza as presently being the most dangerous place globally for journalists.

Joining France 24’s François Picard is Laurent Richard, a journalist and the driving force behind “Forbidden Stories,” an international non-profit organization comprising journalists who seek to provide a journalistic response to crimes committed against journalists worldwide. Within this segment, Richard presents an in-depth analysis while offering firsthand narratives of how journalists have been systematically targeted by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) during the conflict.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250328-forbidden-stories-journalism-is-so-crucial-during-conflict-war-crimes-can-multiply-with-impunity