Israeli Airstrikes Claim Lives of Two Palestinian Journalists in Gaza
Jorunalists Mourns the death of several Palestine comunicators Photo: HispanTV
January 3, 2025 Hour: 2:50 pm
In a tragic escalation of violence, indiscriminate Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip have resulted in the deaths of two more Palestinian journalists on Thursday night. Omar al-Diraoui, a journalist and photographer, along with two family members, lost their lives when the Israeli military bombed their home in the Az-Zawayda area of central Gaza, as reported by Qatari news outlet Al Jazeera.
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The attack also left several others injured, including additional family members of al-Diraoui.
This incident follows the confirmed death of photographer Hassan al-Qishaoui, whose passing was reported by Al Jazeera on the same day.
Experts have condemned these actions, stating that Israel is committing what has been described as “the largest genocide of journalists in the world.” They argue that Palestinian journalists are targeted for documenting Israeli crimes, including attacks on hospitals and civilian infrastructure.
Since the onset of Israel’s brutal campaign against Gaza on October 7, 2023—characterized by widespread allegations of war crimes and genocide according to numerous human rights organizations—at least 217 journalists and media workers have been killed.
Israel has been identified as the country with the highest number of journalist fatalities globally and ranks third in terms of imprisoning journalists, according to an annual report by Reporters Without Borders published in mid-December.
Human rights organizations continue to hold Israel accountable for the killings of journalists, emphasizing that Gaza has become one of the most dangerous places in the world for media professionals. The report indicates that nearly 30% of all journalists killed while performing their duties have died as a result of Israeli bombardments in this region.
As international scrutiny grows regarding Israel’s military actions and their impact on press freedom and human rights, calls for accountability and protection for journalists operating in conflict zones become increasingly urgent. The ongoing violence not only threatens lives but also undermines the fundamental principles of free expression and access to information.
Autor: OSG
Fuente: HispanTV
