European Federation of Journalists Condemns Israeli Actions in Gaza

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The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), representing 300,000 journalists in Europe, has sent a letter to the European Commission expressing deep solidarity with civilians and journalists in Gaza. The EFJ warns that journalists in Gaza are starving, losing consciousness, and losing strength due to the blockade, making it impossible for them to do their jobs. The organization demands that the European Commission clearly define its stance on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, support the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, and allow foreign journalists access to Gaza.

Key Takeaways:

  • The EFJ is representing 300,000 journalists in Europe, calling for action against the Israeli blockade in Gaza.
  • At least 187 journalists and media workers have been killed since the beginning of the war in Gaza, according to IFJ data.
  • Journalists in Gaza are starving, losing consciousness, and losing strength due to the blockade.
  • The EFJ demands that the European Commission support the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement and allow foreign journalists access to Gaza.
  • The EFJ also demands that the EU publicly and officially support the evacuation of civilians in immediate danger and calls for an international investigation into systematic starvation as a war crime.
  • The refusal of EU diplomacy and member states to support a review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement is deeply disappointing and morally unacceptable.

Statistics:

  • At least 187 journalists and media workers have been killed since the beginning of the war in Gaza (IFJ data).
  • 300,000 journalists in Europe are represented by the EFJ (EFJ estimate).
  • 24 July, 2025, is the date on which the EFJ sent the letter to the European Commission (EFJ reference).

Sources:

  • European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), Brussels, 24 July, 2025 (EFJ website)
  • International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), (IFJ data on journalist deaths)
  • Palestinian Journalists Syndicate (PJS), (PJS estimate)