Israeli strike kills five Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza City

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza City on August 10, 2025, killed five Al Jazeera journalists, including prominent correspondent Anas al-Sharif, in what the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) described as a targeted operation. The journalists were based in a media tent near al-Shifa Hospital, a location that has become a focal point in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Al Jazeera has condemned the attack, describing it as part of a “campaign of incitement” by the IDF against its reporters [2].

The IDF claims that one of the journalists, Anas al-Sharif, was a Hamas operative who had been using his media position as a cover for militant activities. However, Al Jazeera has firmly denied these allegations, stating that al-Sharif and his colleagues were professional journalists who had no affiliation with any armed group. The network also emphasized that this strike is the latest in a series of attacks on its staff, with previous incidents reported in July [4].

The incident has raised concerns about the safety of journalists in conflict zones, with Al Jazeera calling for the protection of media workers under international law. The network has urged accountability and an impartial investigation into the circumstances of the strike. Meanwhile, Israel reiterated its stance that it targets individuals and locations it identifies as threats to national security, regardless of the occupation of those individuals [6].

This attack adds to the growing toll on civilians and media personnel in Gaza, where reports of casualties and destruction have surged in recent weeks. The broader humanitarian crisis, compounded by ongoing strikes and limited access to basic resources, remains a pressing issue for international observers and aid organizations [7].

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