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Israel’s justification for Gaza hospital attack false, Reuters probe finds

Israel’s justification for Gaza hospital attack false, Reuters probe finds

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.
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