In a tragic incident, three journalists were killed in Lebanon by an Israeli strike, sparking outrage from the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) over the increasing number of journalist deaths in the region. CPJ called on the international community to address Israel’s history of impunity in such attacks.
Israel, in response to the incident, denied intentionally targeting journalists. The past year has been the deadliest for journalists in over three decades, with 126 media workers among the casualties in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon.
Amongst the casualties were two journalists from Al-Mayadeen and one from Al-Manar, who lost their lives in an Israeli strike on guesthouses in Hasbaya. The attack occurred early in the morning, leaving a devastating impact on the media community.
Witnesses described the horrifying aftermath, with colleagues pleading for help amidst the chaos. The strike has been condemned as a war crime by experts in the field of freedom of expression.
As the world mourns the loss of these journalists, it is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by media professionals in conflict zones.
(Reuters)