#putting on a press vest doesn't turn anyone into a journalist

[lesfruitsdores]

this post took me out. there are people who still take THEEEEE mr fafo seriously

[gothhabiba]

[ID: First image is an Instagram story by @motaz_azaiza reading: "Israel just killed 4 of my PRCS colleagues and friends. Fouad, Fadi, Yousef and Islam. They got killed while doing their humanitarian duty by the Israel. Should I keep filming and covering anymore? Till when will I keep standing on my feet? Are you waiting for me to collapse? Should I care about the international community? Should I care about my life? Will I start my dream of traveling the world? Even if I made it and stayed alive, will I be mentally able to enjoy a moment in my whole life? Should I survive this? What to do to the grey hair that they start to show in my beard also, like I'm a fucking old man not a 24 years old. We could talk about being strong forever but even your talk is not meant to this situation. This never happened to anyone. Even the guy who told you to stay strong, he didn't been through this ever!"

Second image is an Instagram story by @ismail.jood reading: "Dear friends, I am announcing the end of my coverage of this ongoing aggression. We documented more than enough of crimes, massacres, and the genocide that we were facing for the last 96 days. Sadly, there was not a strong action to end this aggression that devoured citizens, journalists, medical workers, activists, and even stone and tree. We were sentenced to execution and each one of us are waiting their turn. 96 days of loss and grief for losing our friends, homes, loved ones, and wealth. The Israeli occupation took everything away from us, we are left with some clothes that hardly keep us warm, living in tents that are not inhabitable for animals.

And for the people who don't know who is Ismail, and got to meet me through this genocide, I want you to know that I am a father of two beautiful children. I am the oldest son for my parents, they waited 25 years to have me due to procreation difficulties. I have a sister and a brother who count on me since my father became old and sick. I survived death multiple times, and put my self in danger to show you the situation on the ground, and I believe that's enough for now. As one of my colleagues said, 'seeking safety within family is a better option that seeking coverage for a world that doesn't know the meaning of humanity and compassion'. With love Ismail Jood"

The story also features a photo of Ismail in a black press vest, standing in front of a heavily damaged building and looking off to the side. End ID]

I've seen many journalists with the same thoughts the past few days. Many are stopping their press coverage. I feel like Hamza's murder contributed to this.

It might have achieved exactly what the occupation wanted.

Motaz appears to be thinking of stopping...

...and Ismail announced he's ceasing his coverage.

I can't remember the others I've seen make this announcement the past few days.