Dozens of pro-Palestine activists held a vigil and solidarity march Friday in Portland to honor the journalists killed in Gaza.

The event included the reading of names of fallen journalists and a peaceful march to press and media offices.

Faisal Khan, organizer with the Maine Coalition for Palestine, says foreign journalists continue to be denied entry into Gaza therefore limiting the independent documentation of what is happening there.

"Media and journalism is so important, especially in this country, of course, when it comes to democracy and transparency. So in conflict zones, you know, It's really essential for accountability and truth documenting what's going on," Khan said.

Organizers are calling on the media and journalists to stand in solidarity with "their colleagues who have

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