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Oct. 7 footage taken by Gazan not published to avoid harming Palestinian mob

Photojournalist Motaz Azaiza admitted he possesses unpublished footage of an assault on hostages during the October 7 attacks. Azaiza stated he chose not to publish the material to avoid ruining the lives of the Palestinian mob captured in the video. He also acknowledged a pattern of self-censorship among journalists in the Gaza Strip, noting that reporters often turn their cameras away from critics of Hamas. These admissions have led to calls for Azaiza to face consequences for withholding evidence of the attacks.

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  • ✓ Motaz Azaiza possesses unpublished footage showing an assault on hostages during the October 7 attacks.
  • ✓ Azaiza did not publish the footage to avoid ruining the lives of the Palestinian mob.
  • ✓ Azaiza admitted that journalists in Gaza engage in self-censorship and avoid filming critics of Hamas.
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Motaz Azaiza admitted to withholding footage of hostage assaults and acknowledged journalist self-censorship regarding Hamas.

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  1. Gaza Photographer Motaz Azaiza Admits Hiding October 7 Hostage Footage

    Photojournalist Motaz Azaiza admitted he possesses unpublished footage of an assault on hostages during the October 7 attacks. Azaiza stated he chose not to publish the material to avoid ruining the lives of the Palestinian mob captured in the video. He also acknowledged a pattern of self-censorship among journalists in the Gaza Strip, noting that reporters often turn their cameras away from critics of Hamas. These admissions have led to calls for Azaiza to face consequences for withholding evidence of the attacks.

    Why it matters

    Azaiza is a prominent figure known for documenting the conflict in Gaza. The admission suggests a systemic effort by local media to shield Hamas and its supporters from scrutiny. This raises questions about the reliability of journalistic output from the region.

    What is confirmed

    • Motaz Azaiza possesses unpublished footage showing an assault on hostages during the October 7 attacks.
    • Azaiza did not publish the footage to avoid ruining the lives of the Palestinian mob.
    • Azaiza admitted that journalists in Gaza engage in self-censorship and avoid filming critics of Hamas.

    What to watch next

    • Release of the unpublished hostage assault footage
    • Legal or professional actions taken against Azaiza for withholding evidence
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. The Jerusalem Post — Gazan photographer did not publish Oct. 7 footage so as not to 'ruin lives' of Palestinian mob
    2. Jewish News — Gazan activist admits self-censorship by journalists in the Strip over Hamas criticism
    3. KSLM Radio — Gaza's Celebrity Photographer Motaz Azaiza Gives a Disturbing Account of What He Did on October 7
    4. MEMRI | Middle East Media Research Institute — Moataz Azaiza: Gaza Journalists Turn Cameras Away from Hamas Critics
    5. The Jerusalem Post — Gazan photojournalist Motaz Azaiza should face consequences for his actions
    6. ua.news — Gaza photojournalist says he has unpublished footage of hostage assault — Jerusalem Post
    7. foxnews.com — Ms Rachel calls Gaza journalist ‘friend’ in resurfaced clip after he admits hiding Oct 7 hostage footage
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