What we know about Israel killing Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil
Summary
Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed and her colleague Zeinab Faraj wounded in an Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon while reporting on earlier attacks. Lebanese officials accuse Israel of targeting journalists and obstructing rescue efforts during the incident.Key Facts
- Amal Khalil died and Zeinab Faraj was wounded in an Israeli air strike in the village of al-Tayri, southern Lebanon.
- The journalists were covering an earlier Israeli attack on a vehicle when they were struck while seeking shelter.
- Rescue workers tried to reach Khalil but were forced to withdraw under Israeli fire; her body was recovered after more than seven hours.
- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam accused Israel of crimes against humanity for the strike.
- Amal Khalil was a veteran journalist with Al Akhbar and had reported on Israeli attacks on homes and civilians.
- The Committee to Protect Journalists called for an investigation into Israel's killing of journalists in the region.
- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the killing and accused Israel of deliberately targeting journalists to hide its actions.
- Khalil was the ninth journalist killed in Lebanon in 2024.
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