Media Groups Demand EU Sanctions on Israel for Journalist Deaths in Gaza

Sixty organizations call for suspension of EU-Israel trade agreement, citing unprecedented media freedom violations.

Over 130 Palestinian journalists have been killed in Gaza since October 2023.
The call includes targeted sanctions against Israeli officials responsible for press freedom violations.
The EU-Israel Association Agreement's human rights clause is cited as being violated by Israel.
Independent media access to Gaza has been heavily restricted, exacerbating the information void.
The letter underscores the role of journalists in documenting war crimes and human rights abuses.