Israel and the IDF have restricted journalists from entering Gaza during the ongoing war with Hamas. Since the conflict escalated on October 7, 2023, Israel has not allowed foreign reporters to enter Gaza independently, citing security concerns.
Restrictions on Journalists Entering Gaza
• No Independent Foreign Press Access:
• Israel has barred international journalists from entering Gaza, except in IDF-escorted tours.
• The only foreign reporters inside Gaza are those who were already there when the war started, mainly working for outlets like Al Jazeera, Reuters, and the Associated Press (AP).
• IDF-Controlled Access:
• The only way for journalists to enter Gaza officially is with IDF approval, and this has been extremely limited.
• A small number of embedded reporters have been taken on military-controlled tours, but these are highly restricted and supervised.
• Rafah Border Closure:
• The Egypt-Gaza border at Rafah has also been heavily restricted, preventing journalists from entering from the Egyptian side.
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