Dozens of Lebanese journalists gathered at Beirut’s historic Martyrs’ Square on Monday to express solidarity with Palestinian colleagues who have been targeted and killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza.

The protest, organized by local press associations and civil society groups, featured journalists carrying Palestinian flags, placards, and photographs of slain media workers, highlighting the growing dangers faced by reporters covering the ongoing assault on Gaza.

Demonstrators condemned Israel’s repeated assaults on Palestinian journalists, emphasizing that targeting members of the press constitutes a blatant violation of international law. Organizers called for urgent international action to protect journalists and civilians in Gaza.

“Journalists are on the frontlines reporting the truth, yet they are being deliberately targeted,” said one Lebanese reporter at the rally. “We stand with our Palestinian colleagues and demand accountability for these crimes.”

The gathering also served as a broader expression of solidarity with the people of Gaza, where Israeli airstrikes and blockades have caused widespread civilian casualties and humanitarian suffering. Protesters stressed that attacks on journalists are part of a wider strategy to silence Palestinian voices and obscure the realities of life under occupation.

Participants marched through central Beirut, chanting slogans in support of Palestinian rights and condemning the killing of press members. Social media posts from the demonstration amplified the message, calling on the international community to uphold press freedom and end impunity for attacks on journalists.

International organizations, including the Committee to Protect Journalists and Reporters Without Borders, have repeatedly warned that Gaza has become one of the most dangerous places in the world for media workers. The Lebanese protest adds to a growing global chorus demanding the protection of journalists reporting from conflict zones.

As the crisis in Gaza continues, Lebanese journalists reaffirmed their commitment to amplifying Palestinian voices, ensuring that the world hears the stories of those living under occupation despite the risks faced by reporters on the ground. (ILKHA)