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The leaders of major news organisations across the world have signed a letter of support for journalists covering the war in Gaza after close to 100 media workers have been killed during the conflict.

“Journalists and media workers in Gaza — overwhelmingly, the sole source of on-the-ground reporting from within the Palestinian territory — have been working in unprecedented conditions,” said the letter, which was co-ordinated by the Committee to Protect Journalists.

The CPJ website says at least 94 journalists have been killed covering the conflict since October 7 2023.

The letter was signed by senior editors from 36 outlets, including BBC News, The New York Times, Associated Press and the Financial Times.