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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans to allow more foreign journalists to enter Gaza under military escort, outlining the move during a rare press conference in which he also reiterated his vision for victory in the territory.
For nearly 22 months of conflict with Hamas, Israel has maintained strict control over access to Gaza, preventing most foreign correspondents from operating there independently. Since the October 7, 2023, attack by the Palestinian group, international media have largely been restricted to tightly monitored military embeds, with officials citing security concerns as the primary reason.
“We have decided and directed the military to bring in foreign journalists—more foreign journalists, a lot,” Netanyahu said on Sunday. “There’s a problem with assuring security, but I think it can be done in a responsible and careful way to preserve your safety.”
The prime minister offered no details on how the plan would be implemented or when it would take effect.
In the absence of broader access, global news organisations have depended heavily on local journalists in Gaza to provide reports, images, and video from inside the war zone. Netanyahu’s proposal, if enacted, could mark a significant shift in the flow of independent international coverage from the territory.
