At least 22 journalists killed since start of war

According to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), 22 journalists have been killed since the start of the war on 7 October. 

A statement on the organisation's website states: "Journalists in Gaza face particularly high risks as they try to cover the conflict in the face of a ground assault by Israeli troops, devastating Israeli airstrikes, disrupted communications, and extensive power outages."

Of the journalists killed, 18 are Palestinian and one is Lebanese, while at least eight others are wounded. 

Journalists on the ground also face continued attacks, arrests, threats and censorship. 

"CPJ emphasises that journalists are civilians doing important work during times of crisis and must not be targeted by warring parties," said Sherif Mansour, CPJ's Middle East and North Africa programme coordinator.