Gaza

Due to the conflict in Gaza between 27 December 2008 and 17 january 2009, IMS is focused on the safety of media practitioners working to cover the conflict. IMS is mapping the needs of media practitioners and cooperating with other international media organisations to respond to the needs identified and invetigating further on mission in Gaza.

Archive

Conflict sensitive journalism in Palestine a challenge


A course participant at the course on conflict sensitive journalism. Photo: Lena Bjornsen

16.01.2012
A few wary looks were exchanged as Canadian journalist and trainer in conflict sensitive journalism, John Keating, conducted a two-week training course for Palestinian journalists in the West Bank and Gaza. After more than 60 years of conflict, some journalists are unsure their words can make much of a difference, says Keating

Gaza pictures


Western media were finally allowed into Gaza following the ceasefire. Photo: Anne Poulsen/IMS
02.02.2009
During the very first days of the ceasefire following the armed conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Territories, IMS' Anne Poulsen took the opportunity to capture moments and impressions of the effects of the armed conflict on her visit to Gaza. See a small selection of her photos

Local reporters give their account of the Gaza conflict


Gaza media clearly marking a car to signal "Press" as a measure of protection in the line of fire. Photos:Anne Poulsen/IMS
27.01.2009
Local reporters in Gaza gave their eye witness accounts of the Gaza conflict to IMS and other participants in the mission of international media organisations 22-24

IMS report on media safety in Gaza


23.01.2009
IMS is launching a new report which offers a snapshot of the challenges and needs facing media practitioners operating inside the Gaza Strip during the Gaza conflict. At the same time IMS is inside Gaza collecting further information on the situation in conjunction with a mission organised by the International Federation of Journalists

Meeting the media in Gaza


The Gaza conflict seen through a window damaged by a bullet in the Associated Press Office in Gaza City. Photo:AP/Khalil Hamra.
22.01.2009
During a visit in Gaza today, IMS is further assessing the safety needs among media practitioners operating inside Gaza. IMS is accompanying a mission organised by the International Federation of Journalists who met with the families of some of the media practitioners killed during the
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