LONDON: World leaders and journalist organizations have condemned an Israeli strike on Monday that targeted Gaza’s Nasser Hospital and killed at least 21 people, including five journalists working for Reuters, the Associated Press, Al Jazeera, and other outlets.
The attack on the medical complex reportedly involved an Israeli explosive drone strike, followed by an airstrike as wounded civilians were being evacuated.
The assault drew widespread condemnation, fueling international anger over Israel’s repeated targeting of civilians and intensifying frustration at the failure of the international community to hold Israel accountable for attacks on the press.
Sara Qudah, the Committee to Protect Journalists’ regional director, said in a statement: “Israel killed at least five journalists in Nasser Hospital on Monday morning.
“Israel’s broadcasted killing of journalists in Gaza continues while the world watches and fails to act firmly on the most horrific attacks the press has ever faced in recent history. These murders must end now; the perpetrators must no longer be allowed to act with impunity.”
