Two Journalists Killed in Gaza Offensives
Two journalists were killed in recent offensives by the Israeli military in the Gaza Strip, according to authorities in the area and the Asahi Shimbun newspaper.
The Gazan authorities announced the deaths of the journalists on Monday. The Asahi Shimbun reported that its correspondent, Mohammed Mansour, 29, was killed in a missile attack on his home in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. Al Jazeera identified the other victim as its correspondent, Hossam Shabat, 23.
On Tuesday, the Israel Defense Forces claimed that Shabat was a combatant of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, but made no mention of Mansour.
The total number of journalists killed in Gaza since Israel launched military offensives there in October 2023 has reached 208, according to Gaza authorities.
The Asahi Shimbun condemned the attack, stating in a statement, "Attacks against civilians, including journalists, are never acceptable under any circumstance."
In New York, Stephane Dujarric, a spokesperson for the U.N. secretary general, told a press conference on Tuesday that the attack "was yet another example of the dangers that journalists in Gaza and every conflict zone face to try and report the news, and journalists need to be protected in every way, shape and form.
8 Comments
Loubianka
Targeting journalists is a war crime. Israel must be held accountable for its actions and ensure the safety of journalists covering the conflict. The international community must take strong action to protect press freedom and condemn these attacks.
BuggaBoom
It's important to remember that Hamas deliberately targets Israeli civilians. We should focus on condemning Hamas's violence instead of criticizing Israel's self-defense measures.
KittyKat
The media often has an anti-Israel bias and is quick to blame Israel for any civilian casualties. We need to be critical of what we are being told.
Noir Black
Let's not lose sight of the bigger picture. This conflict is about more than two journalists. It's about the ongoing struggle between Israel and Hamas, and the suffering of the Palestinian people.
Loubianka
This is a horrific tragedy. My condolences to the families of Mohammed Mansour and Hossam Shabat, two brave journalists who lost their lives while doing their jobs. They were reporting on the ongoing conflict and seeking the truth, and they deserve to be remembered as heroes.
Comandante
This is not the first time journalists have been targeted in Gaza. This needs to stop. We need to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people and demand an end to the violence and occupation.
ZmeeLove
We cannot allow journalists to be silenced. We must demand that Israel be held accountable for this attack and all attacks targeting journalists.
Habibi
I'm heartbroken by the loss of two talented journalists. Their deaths are a reminder of the human cost of this conflict. We need to work for peace and justice in Gaza and end the cycle of violence.