Palestinians count 247 journalists killed. Israel’s military has acknowledged some of its attacks on journalists in Gaza, saying the individuals were affiliated with Hamas or other militant groups. Still, Israeli government spokesman David Mencer insists some of the journalists killed in Gaza are militants. August marks deadliest month on record everIsrael’s lethal attacks on Palestinian journalists in Gaza have only intensified in recent weeks. In Gaza, Palestinian journalists are documenting a war they’re also trying to survive Israel — with rare exceptions — has prevented foreign journalists from entering Gaza.