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John Nicolson pressed her, highlighting the importance of independent journalism in holding authorities accountable, especially in conflict zones like Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>Frazer\u2019s reluctance to acknowledge the severity of the situation and her emphasis on needing evidence, despite journalists being barred from Gaza, underscores the challenges faced in addressing press freedom violations.<\/p>\n<p>This exchange underscores the critical role of journalism in exposing truths and upholding human rights, particularly in areas of conflict where transparency is essential.<\/p>\n<p>Before becoming a minister here, she worked as an intern in the Israeli Ministry of Justice. These \u201cBritish\u201d Zionist Ministers ALWAYS put Israel before Britain.<\/p>\n<p>@Lowkey0nline<\/p>\n<p>If you advocate for TRUTH &#038; JUSTICE, SHARE to spread the knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>#FreeGaza #PalestineSolidarity #GazaGenocide #UNRWA #Palestine #ICJJustice #ceasefirenow #FreePalestine #Interfaith #StandWithUs #Truth #Palestine #Gaza #Humanrights #Israel #\u0641\u0644\u0633\u0637\u064a\u0646 #\u0627\u0633\u0631\u0627\u0626\u06cc\u0644 #\u063a\u0632\u0629 #airdropaidforgaza #middleeast #FreePalestine #UNSC #Ceasefire #StandWithPalestine #FreePalestine #ExposeTheTruth #GazaConflict #DiplomacyMatters #StandWithPalestine #EndTheOccupation<\/p>\n<p>English Script:<br \/>\nJohn Nicolson: Aren&#8217;t you more shocked as a champion, I imagine, of independent journalism that Israel has locked journalists out of Gaza in order to hide what it&#8217;s doing in Gaza. And I&#8217;ve kind of searched I can&#8217;t find you on the record anywhere condemning Israel for locking journalists out of Gaza. Lucy Frazer: I did a number of speeches, John, and you\u2019re free to read them all about how journalists are treated across the world\u2026 John Nicolson: Yeah, but in Gaza\u2026 Lucy Frazer: and including referring to the high number of deaths that have taken place in Israel and Gaza. And, always happy to support, journalists. John Nicolson: So just to get it on the record, you share my shock at the fact that Israel is locking journalists, including BBC journalists, out of Gaza. Lucy Frazer: I&#8217;m very keen to go to Israel to\u2026 John Nicolson: This is really a very simple question to answer. It&#8217;s no question if you happen to be on the ground in Israel, you don&#8217;t have to go to Israel to have a belief in the principle of independent journalism. 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