Overview

• Israel’s military says the attack targeted a Hamas observation camera near the Khan Younis hospital and that staff from Reuters and the Associated Press were not intended targets.
• A preliminary review cited problems in authorization, timing and munition selection, and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir ordered a deeper investigation.
• Reuters confirmed its cameraman Hussam al‑Masri was killed alongside freelance AP contributor Mariam Abu Dagga and journalists affiliated with Al Jazeera and Middle East Eye.
• Thousands demonstrated across Israel calling for a ceasefire and hostage releases as the security cabinet kept plans for a ground operation in Gaza City moving without a formal negotiating team deployed.
• Qatar said it is waiting for Israel’s reply to the mediators’ plan, while press‑freedom groups report roughly 190–240 media workers killed in the conflict and continued restrictions on independent access to Gaza.