The one requirement is that they are in possession of a press card issued by Israels Government Press Office.

After a 16-year blockade, Gaza has been subjected to a total siege since October 10.

No-one is allowed in or out of the Palestinian territory, read the letter.

Journalists look onto Gaza from the outside in Southern Israel

Journalists look onto Gaza from the outside in Southern IsraelAlexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Image

This is no longer the case… Let us into the Gaza Strip to carry out our profession.

We understand the risks, read the letter.

In 2014, there were a number of us inside.

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Wed rotate in and out, she said.

Israel refutes this figure but has not given an alternative estimate.