Fifteen individuals, including four journalists, lost their lives in an Israeli strike
In the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, at least four journalists have lost their lives in recent incidents. The latest casualty was Hussam al-Masri, a freelance journalist who worked for Reuters.
The Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis reported an airstrike on the fourth floor of the clinic, resulting in the death of four journalists. Among the deceased was Anas al-Shahef, who was leading a terrorist cell of the Islamic Hamas, according to Israel's military. Mariam Dagga, a freelancer for Associated Press, was also among the casualties. The identity of the fourth journalist is currently unknown.
In a separate incident, a cameraman for Al Jazeera was killed in an attack. This tragedy follows the deaths of four employees of the Arabic TV channel Al Jazeera earlier this month. A Reuters freelancer was killed, and another photographer for the agency was injured in another attack.
Videos of the bloody incident have been circulating on social media, showing the aftermath of the attack on the hospital and the chaos that ensued. Paramedics were also reported killed in the attack.
Israel's military chief of staff, Eyal Zamir, has warned of the dangers of the planned takeover of the city of Gaza. He has called for accepting a mediation proposal for a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Zamir believes that taking over the city of Gaza would endanger the lives of the hostages.
The Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate has stated that this is part of an ongoing Israeli campaign to silence Palestinian narratives. Nearly 200 journalists have been killed since the start of the Gaza war nearly two years ago, most of them Palestinians, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.
The army has created the conditions for a hostage deal, but it is now up to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to make the decision. Zamir has also proposed a mediation proposal for a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages.
In the Gaza Strip, 15 people were killed in an Israeli attack, including at least four journalists. The tragic loss of life underscores the urgency for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
