UN Expert Warns of Unprecedented Threats to Free Expression in Gaza Conflict

Journalists face targeted attacks and censorship while global pro-Palestinian voices are suppressed, raising concerns over media freedom.

UN investigator Irene Khan highlights serious threats to freedom of expression in Gaza, with journalists facing targeted attacks and killings.
Censorship in Israel and occupied territories, including the banning of Al Jazeera, is seen as an effort to silence critical journalism.
Pro-Palestinian protests and speech face suppression globally, with bans and harsh crackdowns reported in countries like Germany and the U.S.
Social media remains a communication lifeline but also a platform for increased disinformation and hate speech affecting all sides.
Khan calls for the UN to protect journalists as essential workers, emphasizing the global implications of media suppression in Gaza.