By directly targeting journalists and blocking international media access in Gaza, Israel has shown that it fears “voice and image” above all else. The killing of more than 246 journalists since October 2023 stands as clear evidence of a policy aimed at erasing the Palestinian narrative. The goal is the gradual destruction of information and the prevention of documentation of war crimes—an act that clearly constitutes a crime against humanity and a blatant violation of the Geneva Conventions.
Global Condemnation; Rising Pressure on Tel Aviv
The attack on journalists at Nasser Hospital has sparked a wave of global reactions. Strong condemnation from Arab and Islamic countries, protests from the European Union, statements from France and Germany, and a call from the UN Secretary-General for immediate investigations all indicate a shift in public opinion. Even Western media and institutions, which have long sided with Israel, have not remained silent in the face of journalists’ killings. These pressures are deepening the rift between Israel and its Western allies.
Erosion of Israel’s Legitimacy in Public Opinion
The killing of journalists has further weakened Israel’s legitimacy. Every image and report from Gaza presents a narrative against Tel Aviv; and the targeting of journalists has not prevented the dissemination of truth—instead, it has become evidence of Israel’s crimes. In the age of global communication, journalists’ blood quickly tells a story, exacting a heavy price on the image of the occupying regime.
Strategic Implications for Israel’s Future
Continuing the policy of targeting journalists and censoring media will place Israel under legal, political, and moral siege. Raising the issue in the UN Security Council and the International Criminal Court, alongside global outrage, could lead to the opening of judicial cases against Tel Aviv. Moreover, the growing distance between Israel and global public opinion will halt the normalization of relations with some countries and weaken Tel Aviv’s position in regional calculations.
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