The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has denied claims it removed Palestinian journalists from its list of those killed since October 7, 2023, due to political pressure. In a statement, CPJ cited “immense pressure” over the past two and a half years to add or remove names based on differing political agendas or views on its methodology. The organization stated that removals were linked to the journalists’ alleged “connections to resistance” groups, rather than external coercion. CPJ emphasized challenges in maintaining neutrality amidst conflicting perspectives on defining who qualifies as a journalist. This explanation follows accusations of bias in their reporting on casualties in the ongoing conflict. The statement was published by Mada Masr, adding to the ongoing discourse about press freedom and accuracy in conflict zones.