Five Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli strike near Gaza City's Al-Shifa hospital

Summary

Five Al Jazeera journalists were killed in an Israeli strike near Gaza City's Al-Shifa Hospital, in a targeted attack condemned by the broadcaster as an assault on press freedom.

Key Points
  • Five Al Jazeera journalists were killed in an Israeli strike near Gaza City's Al-Shifa Hospital.
  • The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) accused one journalist, Anas al-Sharif, of being involved with Hamas.
  • Al Jazeera condemned the attack as a targeted assassination against press freedom.
  • Since October 2023, 186 journalists have been confirmed killed in the Israel-Gaza conflict according to CPJ.
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