Tank Attack on Journalists: Press Freedom Program Spotlights Reuters, AFP, Al Jazeera
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Tank Attack on Journalists: Press Freedom Program Spotlights Reuters, AFP, Al Jazeera

The event in Washington on March 10, 2025, will feature Maya Gebeily and Christina Assi appearing via video. The program will analyze the attack on journalists from Reuters, Agence France Press (AFP), and Al Jazeera that occurred on October 13, 2023. The event will take place at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., and will include speakers such as Bill McCarren, Jason Rezaian, Dylan Collins, Elie Brakhya, Maya Gebeily, and Christina Assi.

Tickets for the event are available to credentialed journalists and members of the foreign policy community who must request registration via email. The event will be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person.

The attack on the journalists on October 13 resulted in the death of Reuters Cameraman Issam Abdallah and injuries to Christina Assi and others. The incident will be discussed at the event, along with investigative journalism from various organizations. The role of the United States and the Israeli Defense Forces in the incident will also be examined.

The event aims to shed light on the dangers faced by journalists in conflict zones and the need for accountability and protection for those reporting from these areas. Join us on March 12 for a discussion on IDF policy towards journalists in theater

In a bid to shed light on IDF policy regarding journalists in theater, we invite you to engage in a much-needed conversation on March 12. The Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club, established in November 2024, stands in solidarity with journalists facing various challenges such as wrongful imprisonment, attacks, lawsuits, and more. We offer our unwavering support to journalists from reputable organizations like Reuters, AFP, and Al Jazeera as they navigate through these difficult times.

If you would like to contribute to our cause and support these journalists in their quest for justice, you can make a donation at http://www.press.org/donatepfc. For further inquiries, you can reach out to Bill McCarren at 202-662-7534 or [email protected] for the Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club.

Let’s come together on March 12 to delve into the important topic of IDF policy towards journalists in theater. Your participation and contribution are crucial in amplifying the voices of journalists who face adversity in their line of work. Join us in this essential conversation and help make a difference in the lives of those who strive to bring us the truth.

SOURCE National Press Club