Israeli strike in Gaza kills three journalists, first responders say
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.
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