The basics on Israel, Gaza, Palestine and Hamas for local journalists
The war between Israel and Hamas is rooted in the complex politics, military control and religions of the region. In every newsroom across the United States, a host of journalists find themselves scrambling to get up to speed on what is arguably the world’s most complex conflict.
Covering the West Bank: Security insights and tips for journalists
As the Jerusalem correspondent for the Guardian newspaper, Bethan McKernan
As misinformation surges during the Israel-Hamas war, where is AI?
Deepfakes have not been a major factor in the flood of falsehoods during the conflict.
Word choice matters, especially when covering a war
The choice of words, especially in the coverage of a war, has become a matter of debate among the news media.
Tips and resources for covering the Israel-Gaza conflict
The world’s eyes have been on Israel and Gaza since the October 7 attacks by the Hamas militant group that are reported to have killed at least 1,400 people in Israel.
Separating fact from fiction on Social Media Platforms in times of conflict
In a time of crisis, social media is flooded with images, videos and bold claims. This can
Investigating war crimes: What is legal in war?
This chapter by GIJN lays out a basic overview of the laws that apply in armed conflict.
Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Hamas war
Since the Israel-Gaza conflict started on October 7, journalists and media across the region
