The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and other media organizations have condemned the targeting of journalists by the Israeli army in Lebanon, which has resulted in the deaths of at least five journalists since October 7, 2023. The IFJ has called for an immediate investigation into these incidents and emphasized the need for accountability through international legal channels.
A recent Israeli airstrike in Hasbaya, southern Lebanon, killed three journalists who were covering the ongoing conflict. The casualties included Ghassan Najjar, a photographer, and Mohammad Reda, a broadcast engineer, both affiliated with local and Arab media outlets. The attack has drawn widespread condemnation from various journalist unions and human rights organizations.
The General Union of Arab Journalists has highlighted the ongoing violence against the Lebanese people, urging international media and human rights organizations to take a stand against these actions. The Committee to Protect Journalists reported that at least 131 journalists and media workers have been killed in the region since the onset of the current conflict, marking a significant escalation in violence against the press.
