The UN's human rights office has publicly condemned a targeted Israeli airstrike in Gaza that resulted in the deaths of six journalists, including five from Al Jazeera, highlighting it as a grave breach of international humanitarian law. The incident occurred on Sunday night and has drawn widespread criticism from various media rights groups and international leaders, including the UK government, which has called for an independent investigation into the attack.
UN Condemns Deadly Israeli Airstrike on Al Jazeera Journalists
UN Condemns Deadly Israeli Airstrike on Al Jazeera Journalists
The United Nations labels the Israeli attack that killed six journalists as a severe violation of humanitarian law.
The targeted airstrike claimed the lives of prominent Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif, along with fellow journalists Mohammed Qreiqeh, Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal, and Moamen Aliwa. The sixth victim, identified as freelance journalist Mohammad al-Khaldi, was also reported to have died in the attack. The Israeli military alleged that Sharif led a terrorist cell for Hamas, but media rights organizations have demanded proof of such claims, arguing that Israel has a history of unfounded accusations against journalists.
Reports indicate that the funerals took place on Monday, where the grieving community honored the fallen journalists. Criticism intensified as the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) claimed the attack marked a dangerous precedent for the safety of media professionals covering the conflict. According to the CPJ, the current conflict has seen at least 186 journalists killed, marking the deadliest period for media workers in over three decades.
The UN's human rights office reiterated the necessity for Israel to respect and protect all civilians, including journalists, calling for immediate and unrestricted access to Gaza for media personnel. Concurrently, the humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with reports of rising malnutrition deaths among the population, highlighting the overarching risks faced by journalists and civilians amidst the ongoing conflict.
As the conflict escalates and international scrutiny grows, the plight of journalists in Gaza remains a dire concern, underscoring the critical need for accountability and protection for those working to bring the realities of the war to light.
Reports indicate that the funerals took place on Monday, where the grieving community honored the fallen journalists. Criticism intensified as the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) claimed the attack marked a dangerous precedent for the safety of media professionals covering the conflict. According to the CPJ, the current conflict has seen at least 186 journalists killed, marking the deadliest period for media workers in over three decades.
The UN's human rights office reiterated the necessity for Israel to respect and protect all civilians, including journalists, calling for immediate and unrestricted access to Gaza for media personnel. Concurrently, the humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with reports of rising malnutrition deaths among the population, highlighting the overarching risks faced by journalists and civilians amidst the ongoing conflict.
As the conflict escalates and international scrutiny grows, the plight of journalists in Gaza remains a dire concern, underscoring the critical need for accountability and protection for those working to bring the realities of the war to light.
