Anas al-Sharif, a well-known correspondent for the network, was among those killed. Israel said it had conducted a strike targeting Mr. al-Sharif, claiming he worked for Hamas.

Al-Sharif was killed along with Mohammed Qreiqeh two cameramen and an assistant in an Israeli attack on Gaza City.

The Committee to Protect Journalists warned last month it was gravely concerned for Anas al-Sharif's safety after an Israeli military ‘smear campaign’