Reporting Under Fire: Honoring the Journalists Covering the Israeli-Gaza War

Reporting Under Fire: Honoring the Journalists Covering the Israeli-Gaza War
10/19/2023 by The Coalition For Women In Journalism




This story was originally published by the The Coalition For Women In Journalism (CFWIJ).

Journalists covering the Israeli-Gaza war bear witness to stories of tragedy, despair and resilience. Since Oct. 7, 2023, at least 19 journalists have been killed; three were women. Eleven journalists, including two women, were injured, detained or went missing—all within the span of 10 days.

The CFWIJ is following the work of journalists, especially women on the frontlines amidst the relentless torrents of war and civil unrest, risking their lives to shed light on the truth.

Salam Mema
Killed

An Israeli airstrike on the Jabalia refugee camp, north of Gaza, struck the home of journalist Salam Mema and her family on Oct. 9, 2023. Mema was trapped under rubble for four days before rescue workers could reach the lifeless body of the journalist. Her death was confirmed on Oct. 13, 2023.


Ayelet Arnin
Killed

Hamas killed 22-year-old news editor Ayelet Arnin during the Supernova music festival massacre in south Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Approximately 260 attendees of the festival are confirmed dead. Arnin was a sub-editor for the evening news edition at public broadcaster Kan 11.


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Rest in power: Salam Mema, Ayelet Arnin and Shai Regev.



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