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LZ Granderson: When journalists are killed in Gaza, more lives are at stake

Reporters take cover upon hearing sirens warning of an incoming rocket attack from Gaza, in the southern Israeli city of Sderot, on Oct. 23, 2023, amid ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas.

CNN anchor Sara Sidner was live on air from the West Bank when she was confronted by an angry pro-Palestine protester. He walked up to her quickly — getting within a couple of inches of her face — before yelling: "You are not welcome here, genocide supporters. … F— CNN."

While Sidner remained calm during the encounter Friday, watching the scene unfold was quite disturbing. Since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, at least 23 covering the recent outbreak of violence. Three other journalists are unaccounted for.

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