Three journalists tragically lost their lives in Lebanon due to an Israeli strike on Friday morning, sparking outrage from rights advocates over the increasing number of reporter deaths in the region. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) strongly condemned the attack, calling for an end to Israel’s pattern of impunity in killing journalists, as the last year has seen the highest number of journalist fatalities in over three decades.
The strike, which occurred in the town of Hasbaya, targeted guesthouses housing reporters from the Al-Mayadeen and Al-Manar networks, resulting in the deaths of three journalists. The horrifying incident left at least 18 journalists, including Muhammad Farhat from Al-Jadeed, shaken and devastated. Witnesses described nightmarish scenes of destruction and loss as their colleagues were maimed and killed in the attack.
The United Nations condemned the deliberate targeting of journalists as a war crime, emphasizing the importance of press freedom and safety. This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the dangers journalists face while reporting from conflict zones.