Recent Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip have resulted in the deaths of multiple journalists, prompting strong condemnation from the German Left Party (Die Linke).
Lea Reisner, spokesperson for International Relations for the party’s parliamentary group, asserted that targeting reporters aims to suppress documentation of potential war crimes. She further criticized the German government’s response, alleging a passive stance coupled with continued arms deliveries and justification of Israeli policy, effectively making Germany complicit. Reisner called for Germany to assume “co-responsibility” for potential humanitarian crimes and violations of international law.
Die Linke is demanding immediate action from Berlin, including a cessation of all arms exports to Israel, formal recognition of Palestine and advocacy for the suspension of the EU Association Agreement with Israel. Additionally, the party urges increased pressure on the Israeli government to lift restrictions on information access and humanitarian aid and to guarantee access for international journalists to the Gaza Strip.
The recent strikes, which targeted the Nasser Medical Complex in southern Gaza, reportedly killed over a dozen individuals, including four journalists. CNN, citing hospital sources, identified the deceased as a cameraman for Al Jazeera, a media worker contracted by Reuters, a reporter who had been working for the Associated Press and other outlets throughout the conflict and a freelance journalist.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the strikes and acknowledged the casualties. The IDF stated the attack was authorized but admitted to errors occurring during its execution and announced the launch of an investigation into the incident.