AFP Urges Israel to Evacuate Starving Journalists from Gaza

Agence France-Presse (AFP) and Al Jazeera have urgently called for the evacuation of journalists from Gaza due to severe hunger and exhaustion caused by Israel's blockade and ongoing bombardment. AFP's freelance journalists in Gaza are facing starvation and deteriorating living conditions, with some reporting extreme weakness that hinders their ability to work. The AFP Society of Journalists expressed unprecedented concern, stating they have never witnessed colleagues dying from hunger in conflict zones before. Al Jazeera highlighted the dire situation of its correspondents, emphasizing the need for international intervention to protect journalists who risk their lives to report from the war-torn enclave. Humanitarian organizations like Oxfam also report their staff suffering from starvation, underscoring the widespread crisis affecting not only journalists but the entire population of Gaza. Despite calls from AFP, Al Jazeera, and international figures including the UN Secretary-General, Israel has yet to respond to demands to allow the evacuation of journalists and the reopening of access for international media.