Overview

• Israel's ongoing military campaign in Gaza has resulted in the death of over 17,000 people, with 70% of the victims being women and children, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza.
• U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has highlighted a 'gap' between Israel's stated goal of protecting civilians and the reality on the ground, as civilian casualties continue to rise.
• Journalists covering the conflict have faced significant dangers, with at least 63 journalists and media workers killed over the course of the war, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.
• Israel has denied journalists access to Gaza, citing safety concerns, leading to difficulties in delivering independent reporting and providing a critical check on wartime propaganda.
• Despite a temporary ceasefire, fighting resumed on Dec. 1, with Israel expanding its ground offensive in Gaza. The United Nations estimates that almost 80% of the population in Gaza has been displaced.