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Israeli Airstrike Kills Three Journalists Covering War In Lebanon As They Slept
An Israeli airstrike killed three journalists as they slept at a guesthouse in southeast Lebanon at dawn on Friday, in one of the deadliest attacks on the media since hostilities broke out across the border a year ago. This strike, targeting a location that had been used by journalists covering the war, left media workers and advocates outraged.
The airstrike, which took place without warning, resulted in the deaths of three journalists and injuries to several others. The strike in the Hasbaya region drew immediate condemnation from officials and press advocacy groups. The attack has raised concerns over the safety of journalists covering conflicts and has been labeled a deliberate attempt to silence media voices.
International organizations have criticized Israel for its conduct towards journalists in conflict zones, highlighting the need to protect media personnel as civilians under humanitarian law. The airstrike on the compound hosting journalists has sparked a debate on the deliberate targeting of journalists, with calls for accountability and justice for those affected.
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Beirut, Lebanon