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This study aims to examine the professional controls that govern Palestinian journalists’ reliance on Israeli sources during the Gaza War 2023, within the framework of Social Responsibility Theory. The study adopts a descriptive-analytical approach and is based on field data collected from a sample of Palestinian journalists working in various media institutions. The findings indicate that the level of commitment to social responsibility among Palestinian journalists is moderate to high, with accuracy and verification emerging as the most prominent dimensions, while balance appears to be relatively weaker under the pressures of war coverage. The results also reveal that reliance on Israeli sources is generally low to moderate, and does not take the form of direct dependence. Instead, it reflects a cautious and selective use, primarily aimed at understanding the opposing narrative or supplementing unavailable local information. Furthermore, the study shows that the main reasons for avoiding Israeli sources include their perceived bias, subjection to military censorship, and inconsistency with national responsibility and professional ethics. At the same time, journalists adhere to a set of professional standards when dealing with such sources, including verification, cross-checking, clear attribution, cautious handling, and limiting their use to necessity. Overall, the findings suggest an inverse directional relationship between journalists’ commitment to social responsibility and their reliance on Israeli sources. The study highlights the role of social responsibility as a regulatory framework guiding journalistic practices in conflict environments, where professionals strive to balance ethical standards with national considerations. Despite its contributions, the study is limited by its reliance on descriptive data without inferential statistical testing, which calls for future research employing more advanced analytical methods to further examine these relationships.