Safety advisory for journalists covering the war between Israel and Iran

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The IFJ reminds all parties that, under international law, journalists are civilians and deliberate attacks against them constitute war crimes.

IFJ General Secretary Anthony Bellanger said: “Media professionals in areas of armed conflict must be treated and protected as civilians and allowed to perform their work without interference. The IFJ urges warring parties to refrain from attacking journalists and media facilities and calls on media organisations and employers to do their utmost to ensure the safety of their employees. No story is worth the life of a journalist.”