Five Journalists Killed by Israeli Strike on Nasser Hospital in Gaza
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Five Journalists Killed by Israeli Strike on Nasser Hospital in Gaza
Five journalists, including an Associated Press freelance contributor, were killed in an Israeli strike on Nasser hospital in southern Gaza, health officials said on Monday. The attack targeted one of the last remaining operational hospitals in the strip, also killing at least 20 people, including rescue workers. This tragedy adds to the mounting toll of journalists killed covering the Gaza conflict, which is more than 270, drawing sharp condemnation from international press freedom organizations and calls for independent investigations.
• Why it matters: The deaths further erode the safety of journalists and medical workers in Gaza, highlighting the dangers faced by those reporting on warzones and the urgent need for protection of media personnel.
US envoy faces mounting backlash after calling Lebanese journalists ‘animalistic’
US special envoy Tom Barrack has come under fierce criticism on Tuesday after referring to Lebanese journalists’ behavior as “animalistic” during a press conference in the Lebanese capital of Beirut. The remarks, widely circulated on social media, sparked outrage among press associations, international officials and the public, prompting calls for a formal apology and reprimand. The incident has strained diplomatic relations and underscored sensitivities around media freedom and international respect in the region.
• Why it matters: The backlash reflects heightened tensions over press dignity and foreign diplomatic conduct in Lebanon, emphasizing the critical role of language and respect in international relations.