Gaza: At Least Four More Journalists Killed by Israeli Army, RSF Repeats Call for Emergency UN Security Council Meeting

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The killing of four Palestinian journalists by Israeli army strikes in Gaza on Monday, 25 August, has sparked widespread condemnation from Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Freelance photographer Hossam al-Masri, NBC correspondent Moaz Abu Taha, Al Jazeera press photographer Mohamad Salama, and freelance journalist Mariam Abu Daqqa were killed in the strikes, which also injured several other journalists. This brings the total number of journalists killed in Gaza to at least five in just two days, with more than 200 killed by the Israeli army since October 2023.

Key Takeaways:

  • At least four Palestinian journalists were killed by Israeli army strikes in Gaza on Monday, 25 August, including Hossam al-Masri, Moaz Abu Taha, Mohamad Salama, and Mariam Abu Daqqa.
  • The strikes also injured several other journalists, including Palestine TV journalist Jamal Badah and freelance journalist Hatem Khaled.
  • This brings the total number of journalists killed in Gaza to at least five in just two days.
  • More than 200 journalists have been killed by the Israeli army since October 2023, including at least 56 due to their work.
  • Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is calling for an emergency UN Security Council meeting to ensure the protection of journalists in Gaza and end impunity for crimes against journalists.
  • RSF is also demanding an independent investigation into the killing of Palestine TV journalist Khaled al-Madhoun on Saturday, 23 August.
  • The Israeli military has announced that it will conduct a preliminary investigation into the strikes and has stated that it does not target journalists.

Statistics:

  • At least 5 journalists have been killed in Gaza in the past 2 days.
  • Over 200 journalists have been killed by the Israeli army since October 2023.
  • At least 56 journalists have been killed due to their work.
  • 4 journalists were killed in Monday's strikes, including Hossam al-Masri, Moaz Abu Taha, Mohamad Salama, and Mariam Abu Daqqa.
  • 2 journalists were injured in Monday's strikes, including Jamal Badah and Hatem Khaled.

Sources:

  • Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
  • Reuters
  • Al Jazeera
  • Palestine TV
  • X (social media platform)
  • Al Ghad TV
  • Independent Arabia
  • Associated Press
  • Diwan FM