Why is the Israel-Hamas conflict so deadly for journalists?

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Why is the Israel-Hamas conflict so deadly for journalists?

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Dec 4, 2023

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More reporters are said to have been killed in this conflict than any in decades. Jonathan Dagher, from Reporters Without Borders, discusses what it means for public understanding of the region. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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Why is the Israel-Hamas conflict so deadly for journalists?

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