‘Hugely frustrating’: international media seek to overcome Gaza ban
by Harriet Sherwood from on (#6H2QY)
Journalists stopped from entering via Israel and Egypt have to rely mostly on Palestinian insiders and social media
International journalists covering the Israel-Hamas war are increasingly frustrated by the ban on entering Gaza, leaving them unable to provide comprehensive on-the-ground coverage of the impact of the conflict inside the territory.
The Erez crossing from Israel into Gaza, controlled by the Israeli military, has been closed since 7 October when Hamas attacked the buildings and infrastructure, and killed or kidnapped a number of soldiers manning the border.
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