Gaza City: The death toll of journalists in Gaza has escalated to 177 since the onset of hostilities in the region, following the recent killing of reporter Ayman Muhammad Ruwaished. The government media office in Gaza has issued a sharp condemnation of these actions, attributing responsibility for the deaths directly to the Zionist forces. According to National Iraqi News Agency, the government media office has issued a stern rebuke of the tactics employed by the Zionist occupation, accusing it of deliberately targeting members of the press. The office has labeled these actions as part of a broader strategy of genocide and has urged the international community to intervene. The office's statement emphatically holds the occupation accountable for what it refers to as "heinous crimes" against journalists. Further, the media office has called for international legal action against the Zionist forces, advocating for their prosecution in international courts. It seeks to galvanize global journalistic and human rights bodies to not only condemn but actively work to halt these aggressions. The call extends to preventing the ongoing genocide and ensuring the safety and security of journalists operating within conflict zones.