On September 1, numerous newspapers and news sites are staging a protest by displaying a black front page. The protest aims to highlight the dangers faced by journalists in Gaza.
Today, September 1, over 250 newspapers and news sites from 70 countries are staging a protest by displaying a black front page. This coordinated effort aims to draw attention to the dangerous conditions faced by journalists in Gaza, where over 200 journalists have been killed by Israeli military forces. The protest organizers, Reporters Without Borders and Avaaz, are calling for action from world governments and the United Nations to protect Palestinian journalists and prevent further violence.
Since the onset of the conflict in Gaza, an alarming number of journalists, healthcare workers, and ordinary citizens have been killed or injured by Israeli bombings. Investigations indicate that numerous hospitals have also been targeted, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. According to international laws of war, civilians, journalists, medical staff, and educational institutions should be safeguarded during conflicts.
In Sweden, the newspapers ETC and Skånska Dagbladet are participating in this global protest. Additionally, hundreds of researchers worldwide now assert that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians, citing over 50,000 children killed or injured. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Netherlands is currently investigating these claims, although a final verdict could take years.