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Four Al Jazeera Employees Killed in Gaza Strip
An IDF strike near Al-Shifa Hospital in the Gaza Strip killed two correspondents and two photographers from Al Jazeera. Israel claims the target was a militant posing as a journalist.
In the Gaza Strip, near Al-Shifa Hospital, an airstrike by the Israel Defense Forces killed four representatives of the Qatari television channel Al Jazeera — two correspondents and two photographers. The incident occurred in a combat zone where recent days have seen a sharp escalation in armed confrontation.
The Qatari broadcaster confirmed the deaths of its employees, stating that they were in the hospital area covering the aftermath of previous attacks. According to Al Jazeera, all four were performing their professional duties, documenting the situation on the ground.
The Israeli army stated that the strike targeted an individual who, according to its information, posed as an Al Jazeera journalist but was a member of an armed group and involved in organizing rocket attacks on Israeli territory. An IDF spokesperson noted that this person was near a medical facility and used civilian status as cover for militant activity.
The Israeli side’s statement said that the strike was aimed solely at the suspected militant and conducted with measures to minimize harm to civilians. However, it acknowledged that the attack also killed other people, including journalists, causing an outcry in the international community.
Qatar’s authorities condemned the incident and demanded an independent investigation into the journalists’ deaths. Doha’s statement emphasized that attacks on media representatives are unacceptable and violate international humanitarian law.
Organizations defending journalists’ rights also called for a thorough investigation and for those responsible to be held accountable. The International Federation of Journalists noted that work in conflict zones carries high risks and requires special protection measures.
The situation around Al-Shifa Hospital remains tense. Medical services report a growing number of casualties from recent attacks, while humanitarian organizations express concern for the safety of civilians and aid workers.
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