At least 20 people, including five journalists working for international media, have been killed in an Israeli double strike on Nasser hospital in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza, according to the territory's Hamas-run health ministry. The journalists, affiliated with Reuters, AP, Al Jazeera, and the Middle East Eye, confirmed their tragic loss. In addition to the journalists, four health workers were reported dead, per the World Health Organization's chief.
Footage from the attack revealed a second strike hitting rescuers who had come to assist those affected by the initial strike. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu termed the event a 'tragic mishap', pledging a thorough investigation into the incident.
The recent fatalities have pushed the total number of journalists killed in Gaza during the ongoing conflict that began in October 2023 to nearly 200. The Committee to Protect Journalists noted that this conflict has resulted in more journalist deaths than any other documented war.
Access for international journalists to Gaza has been severely restricted since the conflict's commencement, complicating coverage and reporting efforts. Those allowed in have relied heavily on local journalists for information.
In the wake of the deadly strikes, widespread condemnation has surfaced, underscoring the dangers faced by medical personnel and journalists in conflict areas. UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for a prompt and impartial investigation, alongside an immediate ceasefire.
The prior incident where six journalists were killed in a targeted attack near al-Shifa Hospital illustrates the escalating peril media faces in Gaza. As military responses continue, the humanitarian situation worsens, marking this conflict as one of the most dangerous for journalists in recent history.
Footage from the attack revealed a second strike hitting rescuers who had come to assist those affected by the initial strike. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu termed the event a 'tragic mishap', pledging a thorough investigation into the incident.
The recent fatalities have pushed the total number of journalists killed in Gaza during the ongoing conflict that began in October 2023 to nearly 200. The Committee to Protect Journalists noted that this conflict has resulted in more journalist deaths than any other documented war.
Access for international journalists to Gaza has been severely restricted since the conflict's commencement, complicating coverage and reporting efforts. Those allowed in have relied heavily on local journalists for information.
In the wake of the deadly strikes, widespread condemnation has surfaced, underscoring the dangers faced by medical personnel and journalists in conflict areas. UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for a prompt and impartial investigation, alongside an immediate ceasefire.
The prior incident where six journalists were killed in a targeted attack near al-Shifa Hospital illustrates the escalating peril media faces in Gaza. As military responses continue, the humanitarian situation worsens, marking this conflict as one of the most dangerous for journalists in recent history.
