Summary
Lebanon is exploring legal actions against Israel after an Israeli attack in 2023 killed a Reuters journalist and injured others. Human Rights Watch and Reporters Without Borders support Lebanon's move to hold Israel accountable. The attack is considered a potential war crime as it deliberately targeted journalists.
Key Facts
- Lebanon is investigating legal actions against Israel for a 2023 attack on journalists.
- The attack killed Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah and injured six other reporters.
- Human Rights Watch and Reporters Without Borders support Lebanon's efforts.
- The attack involved an Israeli Merkava tank firing at journalists.
- The United Nations found no military targets near the journalists, suggesting it was a deliberate attack.
- The attack is viewed as a potential war crime by NGOs and the UN special rapporteur.
- The Committee to Protect Journalists reported a high number of journalist deaths in 2024, with Israel linked to many of these cases.
