The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have accused six Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza of being operatives for Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, claiming they have documents to prove their military affiliations. The IDF alleges these journalists are involved in propaganda efforts for the militant groups and have released documents reportedly including personnel lists and salary details. Al Jazeera has vehemently denied these accusations, calling them 'fabricated' and an attempt to silence journalists who document the conflict, asserting these claims follow its reports on potential Israeli war crimes. The network stresses its role as a critical media presence in the region. These allegations arise amidst strained relations between Israel and Al Jazeera, with past incidents of the network's journalists being targeted in military operations. The authenticity of the documents provided by the IDF has not been independently verified.