Journalists from Al-Quds At this time have been overlaying occasions at al-Awda Hospital when their automobile was struck.
5 journalists have been killed in an Israeli strike within the neighborhood of a hospital in central Gaza, in accordance with Palestinian authorities and media studies.
The journalists from the Al-Quds At this time channel have been overlaying occasions close to al-Awda Hospital, situated within the Nuseirat refugee camp, when their broadcasting van was hit by an Israeli air strike, Al Jazeera’s Anas al-Sharif reported early on Thursday morning.
Footage from the scene circulating on social media reveals a automobile engulfed in flames.
A screenshot taken from a video of the white-coloured van reveals the phrase “press” in giant crimson lettering throughout the again of the automobile.
The deceased journalists have been named as Fadi Hassouna, Ibrahim al-Sheikh Ali, Mohammed al-Ladah, Faisal Abu al-Qumsan and Ayman al-Jadi.
Al Jazeera’s Anas al-Sharif stated that Ayman al-Jadi had been ready for his spouse in entrance of the hospital whereas she was in labour to offer start to their first baby.
Breaking: 5 journalists misplaced their lives after their automobile was incinerated in an Israeli airstrike focusing on the broadcasting van of “Al-Quds At this time” channel whereas overlaying occasions close to Al-Awda Hospital within the Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip. pic.twitter.com/oiAmxgZwO5
— أنس الشريف Anas Al-Sharif (@AnasAlSharif0) December 26, 2024
Civil defence groups retrieved the our bodies of the victims and extinguished a hearth on the scene, the Quds Information Community stated.
There was no quick remark from Israeli authorities.
The Committee to Shield Journalists (CPJ) earlier this month condemned Israel’s killing of 4 Palestinian journalists within the house of per week, calling on the worldwide group to carry the nation accountable for its assaults towards the media.
Not less than 141 journalists have been killed in Israel’s battle in Gaza since October 7, 2023, in accordance with the CPJ.