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.
