The recent death of 33-year-old journalist Mariam Dagga in Gaza due to Israeli strikes caused Israeli and Palestinian activists to take to the streets of Nazareth in protest. The activists wore blue-and-white Press’ stickers “used to identify journalists in dangerous areas” on flak jackets and other clothing as they rallied for peace in Gaza. Their message: Journalism is not a crime. Dagga was killed earlier this week when Israeli forces struck Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis in Gaza. The war has killed nearly 200 journalists among tens of thousands of others.

“Don’t assassinate the truth,” read a banner the protesters held. Some banged on empty pots to symbolise hunger in the Gaza Strip and protest the killing of journalists. Dagga was among a group of journalists who regularly based themselves at the hospital during the war, which began on October 7, 2023 when an attack by Hamas militants inside Israel claimed the lives of 1,200 people and resulted in 251 people being held hostage.

Late journalist Mariam Dagga. Pic/X@malonebarry