Reuters and Associated Press deny any “suspiciously early” knowledge of the October 7th attack by Hamas on Israel.
Today, October 9th, Reuters denied allegations by media advocacy group HonestReporting that it, along with other international news organizations, had prior knowledge of the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israeli civilians and soldiers. HonestReporting raised ethical questions about Reuters’ collaboration with Gaza-based photojournalists during the Hamas assault but clarified that it wasn’t accusing Reuters of collusion. Reuters categorically denied having prior knowledge of the attack or embedding journalists with Hamas on October 7. They acquired photographs from Gaza-based freelance photographers not previously associated with them. The images were taken two hours after Hamas fired rockets and over 45 minutes after Israel reported gunmen crossing the border. The Associated Press, also named by HonestReporting, asserted no prior knowledge of the attacks.
The whole issue was raised by the Israeli government, who demanded explanations, stating that the report crosses professional and moral red lines.
