Journalists' Protection Committee Removes 28 Hamas, Islamic Jihad Operatives from Casualty Lists
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) announced Thursday it has removed 28 names from its database of journalists and media workers killed in Israel and Gaza. The organization conducted a three-year review of casualties between October 2023 and August 2026.
According to the CPJ's statement, 20 names were removed after the review found the individuals were involved in "fighting." An additional eight names were removed after it was determined they were members of Hamas or Islamic Jihad.
The CPJ's decision comes after Hamas and Islamic Jihad have frequently claimed responsibility for, or mourned, operatives killed by Israel since the October 7th attacks. In some instances, these groups have referred to their killed operatives as "journalists," leading the CPJ to initially include them in their casualty lists.
The CPJ's review aimed to clarify the status of individuals listed as media casualties, distinguishing between genuine journalists and those involved in combat or affiliated with militant organizations.
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