On World Press Freedom Day, ARTICLE 19 reiterated what is clear in international law, yet has been continuously undermined: journalists are not a target. We highlight in particular that Israel has repeatedly violated this principle both before and since October 2023. We call for an end to the impunity for these attacks on journalists, which amount to silencing in its most violent form. Journalists must be free and safe to report the situation on the ground in conflict settings – in Palestine, Lebanon, Iran, the Gulf States, Sudan, and Ukraine – to local, regional, and international audiences; to document atrocities and violations of international law; and to narrate their experiences. In situations of conflict and violence, states must protect – not undermine – the free flow of information.
