Media Outlets Respond to Allegations of Prior Knowledge and Collaboration with Hamas

Reuters has denied allegations made by media advocacy group HonestReporting that it and other international news organizations had prior knowledge of the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israeli civilians and soldiers. HonestReporting raised ethical questions about news coverage, but Reuters stated that it did not have prior knowledge of the attack and did not embed journalists with Hamas. Reuters acquired photographs from Gaza-based freelance photographers who were at the border on the morning of Oct. 7, after the attack had already taken place. The Israeli government has demanded explanations from Reuters and other news organizations regarding the allegations. The Associated Press also denied having prior knowledge of the attack.