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Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad ties prompt CPJ review of Gaza journalist death database

The Committee to Protect Journalists is reviewing its database of reporters killed in Gaza following reports of ties to militant groups.

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The Committee to Protect Journalists undertook a review of its documentation regarding journalists killed in the Israel-Gaza war. Following an investigation into ties with Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the organization removed eight names from its death list.

A board member was also removed during the process.

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What happened

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is undertaking a review of its documentation regarding journalists killed in the Israel-Gaza war since 2023. This process has already resulted in the removal of eight names from the death list due to ties with Hamas.

Coverage from The Times of Israel indicates the review follows an investigation showing some individuals listed as journalists were terror operatives. Other reports from The Jerusalem Post and Haaretz emphasize connections to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad as the drivers for these changes.

Middle East Eye further reports that a CPJ board member has been removed during this process. Future developments depend on the ongoing review of the casualty database as the organization verifies the professional status of those listed.

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Questions people are asking

Why is the CPJ reviewing its Gaza journalist death list?

The review was prompted by reports and investigations indicating some listed journalists had ties to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

How many names have been removed so far?

According to Haaretz, eight names have been dropped from the list.

Which investigation triggered this review?

The Times of Israel reports that its own investigation showed some killed Gaza 'journalists' were terror operatives.

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Committee to Protect Journalists Gaza Hamas Palestinian Islamic Jihad Press Freedom

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