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Israel Strikes Gaza Hospital, Killing at Least 20 People Including 5 Journalists

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A series of strikes by the Israeli military on Nasser hospital in the Gaza Strip has resulted in the deaths of at least 20 people, including five journalists who worked for Reuters, the Associated Press, and Al Jazeera. The attacks occurred in two stages, with the initial strike targeting a live broadcasting position operated by Reuters, killing cameraman Hussam al-Masri and wounding photographer Hatem Khaled. The second strike, which occurred after rescue workers and journalists had rushed to the scene, killed additional journalists, rescue workers, and medics.

Key Takeaways:

  • At least 20 people, including 5 journalists, were killed in the Israeli strikes on Nasser hospital in the Gaza Strip on Monday.
  • The journalists killed included Mariam Abu Dagga, Mohammed Salama, Moaz Abu Taha, and Ahmed Abu Aziz, who worked for the Associated Press, Al Jazeera, and Reuters.
  • Israeli military acknowledged striking the area and apologized for any harm to uninvolved individuals, stating that they do not target journalists.
  • The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate condemned the strikes, stating that it represented "an open war against free media" and that over 240 Palestinian journalists have been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza since the war started.
  • The Committee to Protect Journalists called for the international community to hold Israel accountable for its continued unlawful attacks on the press.
  • Israel has killed a total of 197 journalists and media workers, including 189 Palestinians in Gaza, since the war began.

Statistics:

  • 20 people, including 5 journalists, were killed in the Israeli strikes on Nasser hospital.
  • 5 journalists were killed in the attacks, including 4 who worked for Reuters, the Associated Press, and Al Jazeera.
  • 240 Palestinian journalists have been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza since the war began.
  • 197 journalists and media workers have been killed in the ongoing conflict, including 189 Palestinians in Gaza.
  • The Israeli military has investigated the death of at least one Reuters journalist, Issam Abdallah, who was killed in southern Lebanon by Israeli tank fire in October 2023.

Sources:

  • Reuters: "Reuters cameraman killed in Israeli strike on Gaza hospital"
  • Associated Press: "AP journalist killed in Israeli strike on Gaza hospital"
  • Al Jazeera: "Al Jazeera journalist killed in Israeli strike on Gaza hospital"
  • Committee to Protect Journalists: "CPJ demands that Israel be held accountable for continued attacks on the press"
  • Palestinian Journalists Syndicate: "Palestinian Journalists Syndicate condemns Israel's attacks on the press"

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