**Gaza’s Freelance Journalists on the Brink of Starvation**
In a shocking revelation, three freelance Palestinian journalists who have worked with the BBC to cover Gaza have spoken out about their struggles to feed their families. The men, who are relied upon by the international media community to bring vital stories from the ground, have been forced to go without food for up to two days at a time.
Despite risking their own lives to report on the devastating conflict in Gaza, these journalists – like many others – are struggling to make ends meet. They have revealed that they often rely on charity handouts or take on other work to supplement their income, as the local markets are now largely empty and prices are exorbitant.
**The Human Cost of War**
One of the journalists, a father-of-four who is one of the BBC’s cameramen in Gaza City, shared a heartbreaking story about his youngest child with autism. The boy has been so hungry that he started hitting his stomach to signal to his dad that he wants to eat. Another journalist revealed that his 13-year-old sister keeps asking for food and drinking water, but they can’t provide it for her.
The journalists, who have worked tirelessly to document the war in Gaza, are now facing the exact same conditions as the people they are covering. They are struggling with poverty, hunger, and desperation, and are finding it increasingly difficult to carry out their work.
**International Outcry**
The BBC and other media organizations have released a joint statement expressing deep concern about the well-being of local freelance journalists in Gaza. The news agencies have urged Israeli authorities to permit journalists to enter and exit Gaza, citing the need for access to report on the crisis.
This week, 28 nations including the UK released an official statement calling for an end to the war in Gaza and urging Israel to comply with international law. Aid agencies and human rights groups have also spoken out, warning that starvation is taking place in Gaza and that humanitarian organizations are watching their own colleagues “waste away” in front of their eyes.
**A Call to Action**
As the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, it’s essential that the world comes together to demand an end to this crisis. The international community must take action to ensure that adequate food supplies are delivered to the people of Gaza and that journalists are able to do their job without fear of persecution.
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