Israeli Airstrike Kills Five Al Jazeera Journalists in Gaza

On August 10, 2025, an Israeli airstrike struck a media tent located near Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. The tent was being used by media workers to cover events in the area. The attack killed five Al Jazeera journalists — Anas al-Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh, Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal, and Moamen Aliwa — along with two other individuals, bringing the total death toll to seven. The Israeli military stated that the strike was aimed at Anas al-Sharif, accusing him of being a leader of a Hamas cell and of involvement in launching rockets. No verifiable evidence was provided to support these allegations. Al Jazeera condemned the strike as a deliberate killing of journalists, while the United Nations Special Rapporteur and several press freedom organizations also denounced the attack, calling the accusations against Anas al-Sharif unsubstantiated.

The incident took place on August 10, 2025.

The incident was in Gaza City.

An Israeli airstrike hit a tent used by media workers.

The media tent was near Al-Shifa Hospital.

The attack was carried out by the Israeli military.

Five journalists from Al Jazeera lost their lives.

The journalists were Anas al-Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh, Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal, and Moamen Aliwa.

A total of seven people were killed in the Israeli strike.

The Israeli military confirmed the target was Anas al-Sharif.

The Israeli military said Anas al-Sharif was a leader of a Hamas group.

The Israeli military claimed Anas al-Sharif took part in rocket launches.

The Israeli military provided no solid proof for the claims.

Al Jazeera condemned the Israeli attack in strong terms.

Al Jazeera called the killing of the journalists a planned attack.

The United Nations Special Rapporteur also condemned the Israeli strike.

Press freedom organizations voiced strong protests against the Israeli strike.

Press freedom organizations said the claims against Anas al-Sharif had no proof.

BACKGROUND

The killing of five Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza comes amid one of the deadliest phases of the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. For months, Israeli forces have intensified airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, citing security threats from Hamas and other armed groups. Journalists covering the war have faced increasing risks, with media workers often operating in areas heavily targeted by bombardments. The media tent near Al-Shifa Hospital, where the journalists were killed, had been a hub for reporters documenting the humanitarian crisis and military developments. Press freedom organizations have repeatedly warned that Gaza has become one of the most dangerous places in the world for journalists, as attacks on media personnel continue to rise without accountability. This incident has reignited global debate over the protection of journalists in war zones and the need for independent investigations into such deadly strikes.

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