UN Investigation Finds Israeli Tank Attack on Journalists Violated International Law
A UN probe concluded that an Israeli tank's shelling of journalists in Lebanon, resulting in one death and several injuries, breached international norms.
- A United Nations investigation has determined that an Israeli tank shelling that killed a Reuters journalist and wounded six others in Lebanon last year violated international law.
- The attack targeted a group of 'clearly identifiable journalists' without any recorded exchange of fire across the border for over 40 minutes prior.
- Reuters and Al Jazeera have called on Israel to account for the attack and ensure those responsible are held accountable.
- The incident is part of a broader conflict that has seen at least 95 journalists and media workers killed since October 7.
- The UN probe's findings have been shared with both Lebanese and Israeli militaries, urging Israel to conduct a full investigation and review its procedures.