As It Happens A deadly day in Gaza, including for those covering the war
Aug 25, 2025
Mikhailo Winitsky, a Sociology professor and former Deputy Minister of Education in Ukraine, reflects on the tragic deaths of journalists in Gaza amid escalating violence. He provides insights on Prime Minister Carney's surprising visit to Ukraine, highlighting the complexities of international support. Marta Urquia shares her experiences as a D.C. parent organizing safety measures for families in a militarized environment, revealing the emotional toll of living under heightened security. The discussion underscores the pressing challenges faced by both media and families in times of conflict.
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Local Reporters Are Frontline Witnesses
- Journalists in Gaza are mostly local reporters who live and work amid the conflict and can't evacuate like foreign correspondents.
- That proximity makes them both vital eyewitnesses and highly vulnerable to repeated strikes and deprivation.
Deadly Double Tap At Nasser Hospital
- Five named journalists were killed after an initial strike hit a stairwell used by journalists and a subsequent 'double tap' strike hit rescuers and media.
- Reuters' cameraman was streaming from the building and was killed in the first strike.
Documentation Is Key For Accountability
- The Committee to Protect Journalists documents unprecedented journalist deaths but faced slow international response and limited accountability.
- CPJ emphasizes evidence collection and calls for international access and investigations to secure justice.