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The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Tuesday criticized the deadly Israeli airstrike on Al-Baqa Café in Gaza that resulted in the death of Palestinian filmmaker and photojournalist Ismail Abu Hatab and injured freelance journalist Bayan Abusultan.
In commenting on the latest wave of Israeli attacks on civilians, CPJ Regional Director Sara Qudah stated: “The world must not ignore these deliberate assaults, and the targeting of the popular café must be independently investigated.”
Freelance photographer Majdi Fathi, who witnessed the aftermath of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) warplane attack on the café, described Al-Baqa as a haven where journalists and residents relied on internet access to access the internet, share stories, and momentarily escape the pressures of life under siege. Beyond the tragic death of Ismail Abu Hatab, over 20 additional civilians also lost their lives in the blast, contributing to an alarming toll of at least 185 civilian deaths documented by the CPJ since the outbreak of the Israel-Gaza conflict on October 7, 2023.
The casualties arise amid a broader pattern of violence that has made Gaza one of the most dangerous places in the world for journalists, many of whom face targeted reprisals for their bravery in exposing the harsh realities and suffering endured by Palestinians on a daily basis. Israeli war crimes against journalists and members of the press reporting on the crisis have been well-documented, with an investigation conducted by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon concluding that an Israeli tank was guilty of deliberately targeting “clearly identifiable” journalists.
Subsequent investigations by Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch independently reached the same verdict that Israel had committed a gross violation of international law by intentionally directing attacks at civilians, an act that amounts to a war crime. Israel’s efforts to suppress independent journalism and crush dissent against its military occupation of Palestine have led to the widespread use of administrative detention against journalists, often based on vague accusations of “incitement” over social media activity.
Many of those detained have reportedly faced beatings, humiliation, and instances of sexual and gender-based violence during interrogations, acts that breach the fundamental protections enshrined under Article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and Article 2 of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. These violations gain even more weight in the shadow of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)’s 2024 Advisory Opinion, which reaffirmed the illegality of Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territory. In response, growing calls for the ICC to intervene emphasize the urgent need to hold perpetrators accountable and safeguard those risking their lives to report the truth.
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In commenting on the latest wave of Israeli attacks on civilians, CPJ Regional Director Sara Qudah stated: “The world must not ignore these deliberate assaults, and the targeting of the popular café must be independently investigated.”
Freelance photographer Majdi Fathi, who witnessed the aftermath of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) warplane attack on the café, described Al-Baqa as a haven where journalists and residents relied on internet access to access the internet, share stories, and momentarily escape the pressures of life under siege. Beyond the tragic death of Ismail Abu Hatab, over 20 additional civilians also lost their lives in the blast, contributing to an alarming toll of at least 185 civilian deaths documented by the CPJ since the outbreak of the Israel-Gaza conflict on October 7, 2023.
The casualties arise amid a broader pattern of violence that has made Gaza one of the most dangerous places in the world for journalists, many of whom face targeted reprisals for their bravery in exposing the harsh realities and suffering endured by Palestinians on a daily basis. Israeli war crimes against journalists and members of the press reporting on the crisis have been well-documented, with an investigation conducted by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon concluding that an Israeli tank was guilty of deliberately targeting “clearly identifiable” journalists.
Subsequent investigations by Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch independently reached the same verdict that Israel had committed a gross violation of international law by intentionally directing attacks at civilians, an act that amounts to a war crime. Israel’s efforts to suppress independent journalism and crush dissent against its military occupation of Palestine have led to the widespread use of administrative detention against journalists, often based on vague accusations of “incitement” over social media activity.
Many of those detained have reportedly faced beatings, humiliation, and instances of sexual and gender-based violence during interrogations, acts that breach the fundamental protections enshrined under Article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and Article 2 of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. These violations gain even more weight in the shadow of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)’s 2024 Advisory Opinion, which reaffirmed the illegality of Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territory. In response, growing calls for the ICC to intervene emphasize the urgent need to hold perpetrators accountable and safeguard those risking their lives to report the truth.
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