International News January 30, 2025

International News January 30, 2025 Middle East Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Impact on Journalists The ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to have severe repercussions for journalists operating in the region. In October 2024, Australian social worker Helen O'Sullivan witnessed the fatal shooting of fellow volunteer Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi by Israeli forces during a protest against settlement expansion in Beita. Eygi was unarmed and posed no threat at the time of the incident. This tragedy has led to calls for an independent investigation into her death. In a related development, international press organizations have expressed alarm over the Israeli Defense Forces labeling six Al Jazeera journalists as terrorists, alleging affiliations with Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. These accusations have raised concerns about the safety of journalists and the potential suppression of ground reporting in Gaza. The situation is further complicated by restricted access to Gaza fo...