Human Rights Watch has condemned the targeted killing of journalists in Gaza by Israeli forces, describing it as a brazen act that underscores the extreme dangers Palestinian journalists face and Israel's disregard for civilian life. The killings include six journalists, among them Anas al-Sharif. The Israeli government has reportedly killed nearly 270 journalists in less than two years. These actions have sparked widespread protests and demonstrations across the Middle East, including in Syria, Jordan, and Morocco, where journalists and citizens have expressed solidarity with Gaza and denounced the Israeli occupation's attacks on media personnel. The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially condemned the systematic targeting of Al Jazeera correspondents and photographers in Gaza. CNN reporter Clarissa Ward criticized the Israeli occupation forces for attempts to dehumanize Palestinian journalists, highlighting the contrast between the language used in official reporting and the reality on the ground. The killings have intensified calls from various quarters, including international observers, for an end to the violence, starvation, and alleged war crimes committed in the region.
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