COMMENT | Solidarity with journalists covering Gaza carnage

COMMENT | In the ongoing carnage in Gaza, Save Press 4 Gaza (SP4G), the united voice of Malaysian media, expresses profound concern over the devastating toll on journalists covering the conflict.

As the voice of Malaysian media stands in solidarity with our colleagues in Gaza, SP4G vehemently condemns the targeting of journalists and their families by the Israeli military and government.

As journalists and media workers, we call upon Western newsroom leaders to ensure clear-eyed coverage of Israel’s actions against Palestinians, acknowledging the atrocities that have occurred.

The four-week siege by Israel resulted in more than 11,000 Palestinian casualties, with at least 42 journalists among the tragic losses, marking the deadliest conflict for media professionals since 1992, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).

The committee’s findings underscore the urgent need for an end to violence, including against journalists in Gaza.

Journalists have faced...