A group of U.S.-based journalists published an open letter on November 9, 2023, supporting their colleagues in Gaza and condemning Western newsrooms for dehumanizing rhetoric. The letter, signed by 1,200 journalists, called for precise language and journalistic ethics amidst the ongoing genocide. Despite the dangers faced by Palestinian journalists, with over 270 killed as of August 11, 2025, major media outlets have shown reluctance to address the situation with moral clarity, often prioritizing supposed objectivity over the truth, with repercussions faced by those who signed the letter for their stance.
On November 9, 2023, a group of U.S.-based journalists published an open letter in support of colleagues in Gaza, urging the importance of precise reporting during the ongoing genocide.
The letter, signed by 1,200 journalists, criticized Western newsrooms for dehumanizing rhetoric that justifies ethnic cleansing and called for moral clarity and journalistic ethics.
Major media outlets reacted defensively to the letter, with some staff requesting to have their names removed due to employer backlash, highlighting a fear of repercussions.
As of August 11, 2025, more than 270 Palestinian journalists have been killed, surpassing death tolls in major historical conflicts, yet many Western journalists remain hesitant to use strong terminology.
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