News organizations adopt a more scrutinizing approach towards Israel Defense Forces amid a surge in civilian casualties within Gaza

News organizations are adopting a more assertive stance towards the Israel Defense Forces as it intensifies its military actions in the Gaza Strip.

As civilian casualties continue to rise and the humanitarian situation worsens in the Palestinian territory, the Israeli military spokespersons are now facing tough questions from news anchors during live television interviews. They are being held accountable for the deaths of innocent families caught in the intense crossfire. The criticism has become even more prominent in the past 24 hours, following two explosions in the densely populated Jabalya refugee camp in northern Gaza. This refugee camp was established in 1948 when Palestinians fled their homes after the creation of the current state of Israel.

The IDF has claimed responsibility for the two blasts, stating that they targeted a senior Hamas commander and numerous other militants.

The global outcry surrounding the killing of civilians, along with the alarming stories and images emerging from the scene, has led to television news networks noticeably altering their approach. This has resulted in intense questioning of the IDF during interviews conducted after the explosions.

CNN's Wolf Blitzer consistently questioned two IDF spokespersons on Tuesday evening, directly inquiring if they were aware that women and children would be harmed in the initial attack. Lt. Col. Richard Hecht provided a candid response, acknowledging the tragedy of war. The relentless interrogation has continued with ABC's Ian Pannell, MSNBC's Symone Sanders, and CNN's Dana Bash pressing IDF representatives for clarification.

Pannell voiced his confusion to Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus, seeking clarity on how he could confidently assert that numerous Hamas combatants had been killed in the operation while not having any confirmation at that moment regarding civilian casualties.

Bash inquired twice with Major Doron Spielman about whether the IDF had substantial evidence to back its assertions of the senior Hamas leader's death. Spielman did not provide any concrete evidence but rather suggested that clarity would emerge when the "terrorist" failed to reappear.

As the scrutiny surrounding the attack escalated, the United Nations Human Rights Office voiced apprehension, suggesting that the airstrikes on the refugee camp might potentially be deemed as war crimes.

The airstrikes on Jabalya refugee camp by Israel have resulted in a significant number of civilian casualties and widespread destruction. We are deeply concerned that these attacks are disproportionate and may be considered war crimes. As Israel's ground operation in the Gaza Strip intensifies in the coming days and weeks, it is crucial that journalists fulfill their vital responsibility in holding military and government officials accountable for their actions, especially considering the likelihood of further civilian casualties.