Even if this was true, it would not make them a legitimate target unless they were directly engaged in fighting. Journalists are even protected when engaging in

Even if this was true, it would not make them a legitimate target unless they were directly engaged in fighting. Journalists are even protected when engaging in explicit propaganda for example. https://casebook.icrc.org/case-study/protection-journalists https://casebook.icrc.org/case-study/protection-journalists