Ever wondered why fresh footage from Gaza seems scarce? 🤔 Reports confirm that two years after the initial phase of a ceasefire deal, the Erez crossing remains firmly closed to international journalists.
Back at the outbreak of the latest large-scale conflict between Israel and Palestine, CGTN reporter Chen Huihui was at the very edge of Gaza, where nearly every road into the enclave was sealed off. Fast forward to today, and despite a pause in fighting, those same barriers are in place.
The Erez crossing is a key gateway for media and aid workers. Keeping it shut means fewer voices and stories coming out of Gaza, and a reduced flow of independent reporting. For young creatives and content creators across South and Southeast Asia, it’s like having a viral film festival on lockdown 🎬—you know great stories are happening, but you can’t get the passcode.
Local and international press organizations are calling for open access. They argue that unbiased on-the-ground reporting is essential for transparency and for helping the world understand the human impact inside Gaza. Until then, journalists like Chen remain on the outside, highlighting both the resilience of residents and the barriers they face.
As tech-savvy readers who value real stories and social justice, it’s crucial to stay tuned and support efforts that push for open borders in journalism. After all, every voice matters, and the world deserves the full picture. 🌍
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International press still blocked from entering Gaza via Erez crossing
cgtn.com
