'We have been let down by international media,' says Palestinian journalist

In a press conference in Gaza organised by Palestinian journalists on Thursday, journalist Abubaker Abed gave an address in English to the international community.

"We don't know how many journalists should be killed so you can really act and stop Israel's impunity against us," Abed said.

"Our message is very clear. We are journalists. And we are Palestinian journalists. And we have been let down by the international community, particularly the international media organisations."

Israeli forces have killed more than 200 journalists and media workers throughout its war on Gaza. Palestinian journalists operating in the enclave are often subject to attacks despite the fact that under international law, they are supposed to receive humanitarian protections during war.

"Even the press vests we are wearing right now mark us as a target," Abed said.

"Maybe if we were Ukrainians, or of any other citizenship with blonde hair and blue eyes, the world would rage and rant for us. Because we are Palestinians, we have only one right, which is to die and be maimed."

I had a word to say against the lack of international support for Palestinian journalists pic.twitter.com/9Rdj81bDT3

— Abubaker Abed (@AbubakerAbedW) January 9, 2025