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Several countries urge protection of journalists amid Middle East escalation
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Relatives of Palestinian journalist Amal Muhammad Shamali, who lost his life following the Israeli attack on makeshift tents in the Nuseirat Refugee Camp, brought the body from the morgue of al-Awda Hospital for funeral process in Gaza City, Gaza on March 9, 2026. [Moiz Salhi – Anadolu Agency]
Members of the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) issued a joint statement Tuesday expressing concern over the safety of journalists and media workers and the impact of escalating regional tensions in the Middle East on access to information, Anadolu reports.
The coalition said independent media play a critical role during armed conflicts by providing accurate and timely information to affected communities and the international public.
In the statement, the signatories said they were concerned about what they described as an increasing number of journalists being killed, arrested or detained across the region.
“The safety of journalists and media workers, and the access to information are under serious threat,” it said.
The statement accused the Israeli government of preventing independent international journalists from entering Gaza for over two years, saying the restrictions have limited independent reporting on the conflict.
“We strongly condemn all forms of violence directed against journalists and media workers, including media infrastructure, press facilities, and clearly marked media vehicles,” it said.
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The coalition further expressed concern over what it described as a crackdown on journalists and freedom of the press in Iran, including internet shutdowns.
The statement said the reported incidents raise concerns about the protection of journalists under international humanitarian law and press freedom in conflict situations.
It called on all parties involved to comply with international humanitarian law and to ensure the protection of civilians, including journalists.
The coalition also said deliberate attacks on journalists are unacceptable and may constitute war crimes, while stressing that detained journalists should be treated in accordance with international law.
The statement was signed by Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Ghana, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.
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Keir Starmer explains that UK is actively supporting Israel’s genocidal expansion and repeats his previous quotation that he supports Zionism “without qualification”. Keir Starmer said “I said it loud and clear – and meant it – that I support Zionism without qualification.” here: https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/keir-starmer-interview-i-will-work-to-eradicate-antisemitism-from-day-one/. New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is pursuing the same policy of active support of and denial of genocide by Israel.
Genocide denier and Current UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is quoted that he supports Zionism without qualification. He also confirms that UK air force support has been essential in Israel’s mass-murdering genocide. Includes URLs https://www.declassifieduk.org/keir-starmers-100-spy-flights-over-gaza-in-support-of-israel/ and https://youtu.be/O74hZCKKdpA
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28 July 2026

Tag: Media Freedom Coalition (MFC)

Several countries urge protection of journalists amid Middle East escalation