Five Journalists Killed in Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza
In a tragic escalation of violence in Gaza, five journalists from Al-Quds Today TV were killed during an Israeli airstrike early Thursday morning. The attack targeted the channel's external broadcast vehicle in the Nuseirat camp, coinciding with multiple airstrikes across the region. The deceased journalists have been identified as Faisal Abu Al-Qumsan, Ayman Al-Jadi, Ibrahim Al-Sheikh Khalil, Fadi Hassouna, and Muhammad Al-Ladah. Al-Quds Today TV condemned the incident, labeling it as a crime against journalists who were fulfilling their humanitarian duties. Eyewitness accounts report that the vehicle was struck directly by a missile while parked outside Al-Awda Hospital, leading to its complete destruction.
This incident adds to the grim toll of the ongoing conflict, with the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate reporting over 190 journalists killed and more than 400 injured since the onset of the Israeli war on Gaza on October 7, 2023. The situation remains dire as local sources indicate continued bombings in various areas, including residential buildings in Beit Lahia and Jabalia al-Balad, resulting in further casualties.
Continued Violence and Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
The Israeli Air Force has intensified its operations, with reports of airstrikes targeting multiple locations across Gaza. Recent attacks have included bombings in Jabalia al-Balad, where residential buildings were struck, leading to additional deaths and injuries. Al-Awda Hospital reported that occupation forces detonated a booby-trapped robot near the hospital in Tal al-Zaatar, exacerbating the already critical humanitarian situation in the area.
Local media have also reported ongoing gunfire from Israeli vehicles and drones in southeastern Gaza City, alongside helicopter strikes in Rafah. The escalation of violence has raised alarms about the safety of civilians and journalists alike, as the conflict continues to unfold with devastating consequences.