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Israeli Strike on Nasser Hospital in Gaza Kills 20 People, Including 5 Journalists

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An Israeli strike hit Nasser hospital in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis on Monday, killing at least 20 people, including five journalists, according to Palestinian health officials. The hospital attack is the latest in a series of escalating violence in the region. Reuters cameraman Hussam al-Masri and photographer Hatem Khaled, a Reuters contractor, were among those killed, and many others were injured. The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate condemned the attack, calling it "an open war against free media".

Key Takeaways:

  • At least 20 people, including 5 journalists, were killed in the Israeli strike on Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza.
  • Reuters cameraman Hussam al-Masri and photographer Hatem Khaled, a Reuters contractor, were among those killed.
  • The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate condemned the attack, stating it was "an open war against free media".
  • Since the war began in October 2023, more than 240 Palestinian journalists have been killed in Gaza, according to the syndicate.
  • The Committee to Protect Journalists reported a total of 197 journalists and media workers killed, with most being Palestinians.

Statistics:

  • At least 20 people were killed in the Israeli strike on Nasser hospital.
  • 5 journalists were among those killed.
  • Reuters cameraman Hussam al-Masri was 1 of the 5 journalists killed.
  • Reuters photographer Hatem Khaled, a contractor, was wounded in the strike.
  • Since October 2023, more than 240 Palestinian journalists have been killed in Gaza.
  • The Committee to Protect Journalists reported 197 journalists and media workers killed, with most being Palestinians.

Sources:

  • Reuters: "Israeli strike kills cameraman Hussam al-Masri, photographer Hatem Khaled in Gaza hospital attack".
  • The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate: The syndicate condemned the attack, calling it "an open war against free media".
  • The Committee to Protect Journalists: Reported 197 journalists and media workers killed, with most being Palestinians.
  • IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd.: Published the incident report on Contify.com.

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