Three Palestinian journalists, identified as Fadi Haneishi, 36, and brothers Mohammed Abdul Latif, 32, and Abdullah Abdul Latif, 29, were killed in a targeted Israeli strike on their vehicle in central Gaza while working for an Egyptian aid organization. The incident occurred just days after the Egyptian foreign minister visited Israel.
Eyewitnesses described hearing a loud explosion and seeing flames engulf the vehicle. The Israeli military claimed the vehicle was targeted due to its alleged use of drones, but no evidence has been provided to support this claim.
This brutal attack brings to light the precarious situation faced by Palestinian journalists who risk their lives every day to report on the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
In recent days, eight other Palestinians have lost their lives in separate attacks across the Strip, further escalating tensions between Israelis and Palestinians.
The death of these three journalists serves as a stark reminder of the risks that journalists face when reporting from conflict zones, and the need for greater protections to be put in place to safeguard their safety.
Eyewitnesses described hearing a loud explosion and seeing flames engulf the vehicle. The Israeli military claimed the vehicle was targeted due to its alleged use of drones, but no evidence has been provided to support this claim.
This brutal attack brings to light the precarious situation faced by Palestinian journalists who risk their lives every day to report on the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
In recent days, eight other Palestinians have lost their lives in separate attacks across the Strip, further escalating tensions between Israelis and Palestinians.
The death of these three journalists serves as a stark reminder of the risks that journalists face when reporting from conflict zones, and the need for greater protections to be put in place to safeguard their safety.