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Gaza journalist who met with Mamdani admits he buried footage of Israeli hostages being beaten to protect perpetrators
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- Gaza journalist Motaz Azaiza admitted to withholding footage of Israeli hostages being beaten by a Palestinian mob on Oct. 7, 2023, to protect the perpetrators from potential Israeli retaliation.
- Azaiza revealed that Hamas controls all media in Gaza through a single WhatsApp group, targeting journalists who criticize the group, forcing many, including himself, to flee the territory.
- Despite withholding some footage, hostages paraded by Hamas in Gaza have spoken out about their ordeal, and reports emerged of Hamas supporters desecrating the body of slain hostage Shani Louk.
- Azaiza criticized Hamas for plunging Gaza into devastating war, causing massive casualties and destruction, while suppressing local journalists and enforcing strict media control.
- Recognized on Time magazine’s 2024 list of 100 most influential people, Azaiza expressed deep personal conflict over the war’s impact on Gaza and the suffering of its people under Hamas rule.
