Summary
An Israeli strike in Gaza killed three Palestinian journalists, according to first responders. The Israeli military stated they targeted suspects operating a drone they believed was a threat. The deaths occurred amid ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas.
Key Facts
- Three Palestinian journalists were killed in an Israeli strike in central Gaza.
- The journalists were working for an Egyptian relief organization and were identified as Mohammed Salah Qeshta, Anas Ghunaim, and Abdul Raouf Shaath.
- The Israeli military targeted individuals they believed were operating a Hamas-affiliated drone.
- Gaza's health ministry reported eight additional deaths from Israeli artillery and gunfire on the same day.
- The ongoing conflict began after a Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
- At least 466 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire started on October 10, according to Gaza's health ministry.
- The Committee to Protect Journalists has reported the killings of over 206 journalists and media workers in Gaza since the conflict began.
- The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate called the deaths a war crime, claiming it was part of a policy to silence Palestinian voices.
