https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gaza-journalist-who-met-with-mamdani-admits-he-buried-footage-of-israeli-hostages-being-beaten-to-protect-perpetratorsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gaza-journalist-who-met-with-mamdani-admits-he-buried-footage-of-israeli-hostages-being-beaten-to-protect-perpetratorshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gaza-journalist-who-met-with-mamdani-admits-he-buried-footage-of-israeli-hostages-being-beaten-to-protect-perpetrators#u82922Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:45:35 +0000Nobel-nominated photojournalist Motaz Azaiza admitted he suppressed footage showing Israeli hostages being beaten during the October 7 attacks. Azaiza stated he did not publish the videos to avoid ruining the lives of the Palestinian mob involved. He also acknowledged that journalists in the Gaza Strip practice self-censorship regarding Hamas and described instances where cameras were stopped when civilians criticized the group. Azaiza previously met with Mamdani and has been described as a friend by Ms Rachel.Why it mattersThe admission raises questions about the objectivity of high-profile m