Israel maintains that it does not intentionally target journalists engaged in legitimate reporting in Gaza. However, Simon Plosker, editorial director for Honest Reporting, claims that some individuals in the region are involved with terrorist organizations while also working as journalists. Plosker points to the presence of media outlets operated by groups such as Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and Hezbollah, suggesting that the lines between journalism and militant activity can sometimes be blurred. He also notes instances where journalists have shifted affiliations, including one who reportedly moved from Western media to working with the Houthis inside Gaza.