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Were a majority of the Gazan journalists killed since October 7th, 2023 linked to terrorist organizations?
Yes, according to the most detailed available examination of the names, a majority (roughly 60%) of those identified as Gazan journalists or media workers killed since October 7, 2023, had links to terrorist organizations such as Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ).
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