Summary
Three United Nations experts called for an independent investigation into the killing of three journalists in Lebanon by Israeli forces. They stated that journalists should not be targeted as they are civilians. Israel accused one of the journalists of being linked to a militant group, but no evidence was provided to support the claim.
Key Facts
- Three journalists were killed in Lebanon by Israeli forces on March 28.
- UN experts say journalists are civilians and should not be attacked in conflicts.
- Israel accused one journalist of being a fighter, but provided no proof.
- The killed journalists were from media outlets linked to Hezbollah.
- UN experts call the act a serious violation of international human rights and laws.
- The Committee to Protect Journalists reported Israel was responsible for two-thirds of journalist killings in 2024 and 2025.
- Over 60% of those killed by Israeli fire last year were Palestinian journalists.
- UN experts fear the killings aim to silence coverage of Israel's military actions.
