The probe found that four journalists were allegedly killed or wounded by a drone while wearing press body armor. Fourteen in total were killed, wounded, or allegedly targeted while wearing protective gear identifying them as a member of the 'press.'
The surviving Gazan journalists have long known that their 'press' vests do not protect them. Worse, the protective gear might further expose them. Local reporters know, too, that they are on their own, with the Israeli authorities banning foreign journalists from entering the Gaza Strip.
The Guardian's investigation suggests that 'some within the IDF appear to have viewed journalists working in Gaza for outlets controlled by or affiliated with Hamas to be legitimate military targets.'
International journalists and agencies are unable to report on the ground and have been blocked by Israel and Egypt from covering the conflict in Gaza.
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