Summary
A Reuters investigation found that Israel's justification for bombing a hospital in Gaza, claiming it targeted a Hamas camera, was false. The camera actually belonged to Reuters and was used by one of its journalists, who was killed in the attack.
Key Facts
- Israel said it targeted a Hamas camera during an attack on Nasser Hospital in Gaza.
- Reuters found that the camera belonged to one of its journalists and not Hamas.
- The attack on August 25 killed 22 people, including five journalists.
- Hussam al-Masri, a Reuters journalist, used the camera for live broadcasts and was among those killed.
- The attack included a "double-tap" where a second explosion occurred as rescuers arrived.
- More than 100 videos and photos were reviewed by Reuters to examine the incident.
- Israel has been accused of targeting sites protected under international law, such as hospitals and schools.
- No formal investigation results have been published by Israel regarding journalist killings, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.
