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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Michael Savage Media editor

UK among 27 countries to demand press given immediate access to Gaza

Obscured person with placard of illustration of hand squashing down press helmet with puddle of blood
A protester marches in New York on 16 August against the humanitarian crisis and the killing of journalists in Gaza. Photograph: Stephanie Keith/Getty Images

The UK is among more than 20 countries demanding that Israel immediately give international journalists access to Gaza to allow them to cover the “unfolding humanitarian catastrophe” in the war zone.

In a major escalation of pressure on Israel, 27 countries have signed a joint statement calling for it to end its block on press access and for protection for journalists operating in Gaza.

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