American and international news crews are not allowed into Gaza.
More than 2,700 locals have already been killed in the conflict.
Often when people go into to cover a conflict, they go somewhere to cover a conflict.
An AFPTV cameraman films Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City.Mohammed Abed, AFP/Getty Images
Here, our staff are living in the middle of a conflict.
The conflict is right outside their front door.
We have lots of traumas.
A man carries a wounded girl after an Israeli airstrike on Rafah on October 17, Mohammed Abed, AFP via Getty Images
One of the PJSs biggest programs is providing safety training and equipment for its members.
Weve been gathering testimonies in Gaza.
One of the journalists just told me, This is useless when theyre bombing all over.
The body also says 48 media offices have either been completely destroyed or partially damaged.
I covered many events in previous wars on Gaza.
I have never felt more afraid than this time.
My family miraculously escaped death from the bombing, and my house was completely damaged.
The journalists have families.
Theyre not alone in Gaza… a lot of families dont want to leave their homes.
Once theyre in the South, they fear Israel will deploy them into the Sinai, says PJSs Asad.
I got a call from a journalist, a friend of mine.
She was asking, Shall we leave for the south?…
like tell me because I have no electricity and I cannot talk to anyone anymore.
Theyre throwing leaflets on us, saying we have to leave, but were disconnected from the world.
We dont know what to do.
We have now left our office.
But weve moved successfully, our team and their families, says AFPs Chetwynd.
Theyre tremendously professional the people who work for us.
I think they felt a real pull.
It was too dangerous.
Logistics remain a challenge but are not insurmountable, as yet.
The operation has food and fuel stocks and there is still some internet.
Its been sporting with regards to the internet.
It appears in different areas of Gaza.
Maqdid reports a more difficult situation.
We charge our phones via the external power banks.
Chetwynd says he keeps in regular contact with the Israeli authorities to ensure his staff are not targeted.
We have a good level of communication with the Israeli authorities.
The windows of our office blew out.
The one requirement is that they are in possession of a press card issued by Israels Government Press Office.
Weve always put specials in as soon as we can, Chetwynd says.
I think its very important to show our team that were with them… theyre not isolated.
Its also important to have a different eye on the story.
Its always been our priority to have that mix of people, if we can.
Obviously, this time thats just not an option on the table.
