Israel Bars International Journalists to Obstruct Gaza Genocide Evidence

Israel has been systematically preventing international journalists, correspondents, and independent investigation committees from entering Gaza, a tactic described by human rights groups as an effort to erase evidence of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. This policy, supported by decisions from the Israeli Supreme Court, aims to suppress transparency and obstruct independent investigations by imposing a media blackout and limiting access to crime scenes. The Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor has condemned this as part of a deliberate strategy to deny victims justice and obstruct accountability, urging the United Nations and the international community to ensure full independent access to Gaza for evidence preservation and investigation. Meanwhile, tensions surrounding Israeli actions in the occupied West Bank have also drawn international attention. During a White House televised roundtable, President Donald Trump expressed frustration when questioned by a French reporter about Israel's parliamentary vote to annex the West Bank, dismissing the reporter's question and downplaying the annexation threat. Trump reiterated that Israel would not proceed with annexation, despite the vote by far-right Knesset members, an event that embarrassed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who criticized it as a political provocation.