Foreign journalists freely cover Gaza operation

20.11.2012                      06.Kislew. 5773

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Foreign journalists freely cover Gaza operation

GPO allows 500 journalists free access to conflict zones; Guardian correspondent says treatment of press different to Cast Lead.

Foreign journalists are enjoying unprecedented freedom in covering the Gaza conflict this week, especially in comparison to the situation in 2008- 2009 with Operation Cast Lead.
According to the Government Press Office, as of Sunday, 500 foreign journalists applied for press credentials allowing them free access to conflict zones, in addition to nearly 1,400 journalists and crew members already covering Israel and the Middle East….