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Gaza: Journalism

Asked by Abtisam MohamedLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 19 December 2024UIN 17952

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department uses journalistic reporting from Palestinian journalists in Gaza when conducting assessments into (a) the humanitarian situation and (b) Israeli military actions in Gaza.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

Our assessments are supported by a wide ranging and detailed evidence base. This includes relevant regional media reporting, including from Palestinian journalists, open-source material, analysis of the conflict by international bodies, NGOs and partner countries and statements and reports by the Israeli Government and military representatives, and the Palestinian Authority.

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