Terrorists with a microphone: Most of the "journalists" killed in Gaza are linked to terrorism | Investigation
An investigation by HonestReporting, published in the Washington Free Beacon, found that at least 120 of the 209 Palestinians in the CPJ database as journalists killed in Gaza had ties to Hamas, Islamic Jihad, or other terrorist organizations. The evidence ranges from official obituaries to work in media outlets affiliated with armed groups. CPJ is reviewing the database.
An investigation by the media monitoring organization HonestReporting, published in the Washington Free Beacon, asserts that at least 120 of the 209 Palestinians listed in the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) database as journalists and media workers killed in the war in Gaza had some affiliation with Hamas, Islamic Jihad, or other terrorist organizations. The 134-page review categorizes the evidence into different levels of affiliation: 56 cases with documentation of personal membership or activity; 61 additional cases of individuals who worked for media outlets identified with terrorist organizations; and 3 cases of disputed affiliation. The most direct evidence includes 25 official obituaries from armed groups and 18 official determinations by the IDF. Among the names: Ahmed Abu Sharia, described by CPJ as a freelance editor and photographer, was presented in a statement by the Mujahideen Brigades as a 'field commander'. Tarek al-Sayed Abu Sahil was described in an Islamic Jihad obituary as a commander in the training department. CPJ announced a full review of the database and removed eight names after determining they had participated in combat. The organization stated it cannot comment on the investigation's findings while its own review is ongoing.