What Protections Do Journalists Have When Reporting From a War Zone?

As tensions rise, reporting from the region becomes more important—and more dangerous. What protections do international rules actually give journalists covering military operations, and does a press credential change how they are treated?

I’d also like to understand where the practical limits are: how journalists assess safety, what protections apply to local reporters as well as foreign correspondents, and what recourse exists if a journalist is detained or harmed.