BBC, AFP, AP and Reuters launch film calling for Gaza access
The BBC, in association with Agence France-Presse, the Associated Press, and Reuters, has launched a short film calling on the Israeli authorities to allow international journalists access to Gaza.
The film, narrated by veteran BBC journalist David Dimbleby, uses iconic news images to highlight the importance of independent journalism throughout key moments in recent history.
Deborah Turness, CEO of BBC News, says:
“As journalists, we record the first draft of history. But in this conflict, reporting is falling solely to a small number of Palestinian journalists, who are paying a terrible cost.
“After two years of conflict, we must be let in. To work alongside local journalists. So we can all bring the facts to the world.”
The film premiered on Wednesday night (24 September) at an event hosted by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), coinciding with the United Nations General Assembly.
Independent international journalists are not currently allowed access to Gaza.