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Israeli Precision Strike in Gaza Kills Six Journalists, Prompting UN Probe Demands

Unverified Israeli allegations of militants’ ties to the slain reporters have deepened concerns over press safety in Gaza’s humanitarian collapse.

València se moviliza contra el asesinato de periodistas y el genocidio en Gaza
Esta imagen sin fecha de un vídeo proporcionado por Al-Jazeera muestra al corresponsal en lengua árabe de la cadena en Gaza, Anas al-Sharif, informando en Gaza. (Al Jazeera via AP)
Varios hombres portan el cadáver de Anas Al Sharif, este lunes en Gaza.

Overview

  • On August 10, a precision Israeli airstrike near al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City killed six journalists, including Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif.
  • UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the strike as an assassination, calling for an independent and impartial investigation into the reporters’ deaths.
  • The Israel Defense Forces acknowledged carrying out the attack and released unverified documents alleging al-Sharif led a Hamas cell, charges rejected by Al Jazeera and press-freedom groups.
  • Rights organizations report at least 184 Palestinian journalists have been killed since October 2023, warning that labeling reporters as militants without credible evidence endangers media workers.
  • The incident has intensified international calls for unfettered humanitarian access to Gaza and renewed diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire amid worsening civilian casualties and aid shortages.