CNN, AP, Reuters, NY Times Accused of Hamas Embedding, Israel Threatens Freelance Photojournalists

CNN, AP, Reuters, and The New York Times have been embroiled in controversy after freelance photojournalists were accused of being embedded with Hamas during the October 7 attack on Israel. The news outlets have denied prior knowledge of the attack, with some cutting ties with the photographers. The accusations have led to Israel threatening to treat the journalists as terrorists. The New York Times and Reuters have rejected the allegations, stating there is no evidence to support the claims about their freelancers. The situation has sparked a heated debate about journalistic integrity and the role of media in conflict zones.