US senators push for improved media access to Gaza

Dozens of American senators appealed to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday to pressure Israel to let journalists access Gaza and ensure they are protected. “The United States must make it clear to Israel that banning and censoring media organisations and targeting or threatening members of the press is unacceptable and must stop,” the Democratic senators said. “We urge you to press the Israeli government to protect journalists in Gaza and allow international media to access the territory.”