Israel's foreign media ban in Gaza fuels misinformation, spread of dehumanisation: UNRWA

“Since the war began 1.5 years ago, the Israeli Authorities have banned the entry of international media to Gaza to report independently,” UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said in a statement.

In addition to the ban, credible accounts and eyewitness testimonies from relief organisations on the situation in Gaza are being discredited and questioned, Lazzarini lamented.

“The free flow of information and independent reporting are key to facts and accountability during conflicts. Gaza should be no exception,” the UNRWA chief said.