ABC News Daily Peter Greste on Israel’s strike on journalists
Aug 13, 2025
In a gripping conversation, Peter Greste, a former Al Jazeera correspondent and now a journalism professor, addresses the tragic deaths of five Al Jazeera journalists in an Israeli airstrike. He unpacks the complexities faced by foreign reporters in war zones and highlights the alarming trend of targeting journalists. Greste challenges the military's narratives surrounding these incidents, while advocating for journalistic integrity and access in conflict zones, emphasizing the dire need for accurate reporting in the Israel-Palestine conflict.
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Profile Of A Fallen Journalist
- Anas al-Sharif was a prominent 28-year-old Al Jazeera journalist, married with two children and part of a Pulitzer-winning Reuters team.
- He had a high profile and had been publicly accused by Israeli authorities before his death.
Contact Does Not Equal Collusion
- Israel claims Anas was a Hamas operative but has not produced clear evidence to substantiate active involvement in terrorism.
- Peter Greste argues relationships with local powers are inevitable for journalists and do not equal militant membership.
Pattern Demands Independent Inquiry
- There is a disturbing pattern of strikes and attacks on journalists in Gaza, including on marked vehicles and homes.
- Greste says circumstantial evidence demands independent investigation rather than accepting denials alone.