Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad ties prompt CPJ review of Gaza journalist death database
CPJ launches a review of its Gaza journalist casualty list after links to Hamas and PIJ surface, prompting a board reshuffle.
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CPJ announced it is reviewing its documentation of journalists killed in the Israel‑Gaza war since 2023 after links to Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad were identified among some listed individuals.\n\nCoverage highlights a board member’s removal as the review begins, eight names being dropped from the list over Hamas ties, and a Times of Israel investigation that described some of the deceased as terror operatives. Middle East Eye, Haaretz, The Hollywood Reporter, The Times of Israel, the Committee to Protect Journalists and the Jerusalem Post all reported on the development.\n\nWatch for further statements from CPJ on any revisions to the database and possible additional governance changes as the review progresses.
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Quick answers
Why is CPJ reviewing its Gaza journalist death database?
Coverage says the review follows findings that some individuals on the list had ties to Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad and that an investigation suggested some were terror operatives.
How many names were removed from the list?
Eight names were dropped from the Gaza journalists death list, according to Haaretz.
Which CPJ board member was removed?
Coverage reports that a CPJ board member was removed as the organization undertakes the review, but does not specify the individual’s name.
Coverage (6)
- CPJ board member removed as it undertakes review of journalists killed in Gaza Middle East Eye · 10h ago
- Press NGO drops eight names from Gaza journalists death list over Hamas ties Haaretz · 10h ago
- Press Freedom Group Reviews Gaza Journalist Casualty Database The Hollywood Reporter · 10h ago
- After ToI investigation showed some killed Gaza 'journalists' were terror operatives, Committee to Protect Journalists reviewing database of slain Gaza reporters The Times of Israel · 10h ago
- CPJ undertakes review of its documentation of journalists killed in Israel-Gaza war since 2023 Committee to Protect Journalists · 10h ago
- Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad ties prompt CPJ review of Gaza journalist death database The Jerusalem Post · 10h ago
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