Reuters statement on false report - November 10, 2023

Date: 10 November 2023

By: JJ

A statement from Reuters:

We are aware of the continued accusations made against two freelance photographers who contributed to Reuters coverage of the October 7 attack.

Reuters categorically denies that it had prior knowledge of the attack or that we embedded journalists with Hamas on October 7.

Reuters acquired photographs from two Gaza-based freelance photographers who were at the border on the morning of October 7, with whom it did not have a prior relationship. The photographs published by Reuters were taken two hours after Hamas fired rockets across southern Israel and more than 45 minutes after Israel said gunmen had crossed the border.

We have found no evidence to support the claim of coordination with Hamas by the two freelance journalists whose images we published.

Reuters did not publish any images by Hassan Eslaiah and does not have a relationship with him.

Reuters is committed to reporting news fairly, accurately and independently in keeping with the Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Media contact:
Heather Carpenter
heather.carpenter @ tr.com

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