IFJ removes eight names from Gaza journalist death tally

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has removed eight names from its list of journalists killed in Gaza after evidence emerged linking the individuals to militant organizations. The removals, which occurred between June 21 and July 9, were made without public announcement, according to research by the media watchdog HonestReporting.

The Brussels-based IFJ, which claims to represent 600,000 media professionals globally, maintains a widely cited tally of journalists killed in Gaza since the conflict began following the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel. The organization has frequently cited the list in support of its assertion that Israel deliberately targets journalists. The recent deletions, first reported on July 22, have prompted questions about the list's credibility and the transparency of the organization's methodology.

HonestReporting stated that its research found the removed individuals had affiliations with Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and a Houthi-controlled television network. In one case, a listed individual's brother was a commander in the Nasser Salah al-Din Brigades, a Palestinian militant group. The watchdog noted that the IFJ has not issued...