WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday declined to criticize Israel over the killing of five Al Jazeera journalists in the Gaza Strip, referring questions to its ally. The Israeli military alleged that Anas Al-Sharif, a prominent face on the Qatar-based network covering the violence, headed a Hamas “terrorist cell” and was “responsible for advancing rocket attacks” against Israelis. “What I will tell you is that we refer you to Israel for information regarding Al-Sharif,” State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce told reporters.

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

GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: Al Jazeera said two of its correspondents, including a prominent reporter, and three cameramen were killed in an Israeli strike on their tent…

Israel- Palestine conflict: Israeli military kills Al Jazeera journalist accused of leading Hamas cell in Gaza, sparking condemnation and calls for protection.

Israel said Anas al-Sharif, one of the media company’s correspondents killed in the attack, was a ‘terrorist posing as a journalist’.

Israeli officials maintain their military is focused on eliminating Hamas, the Gaza-based militant group that carried out a deadly attack in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. About 50…

Al-Sharif’s murder comes after Israel stepped up a smear campaign against the correspondent in recent weeks.

Media network condemns ‘assassination’ of its Gaza correspondents and photographers by Israeli forces.

CPJ had warned that Israeli military was using a ‘smear campaign’ in a bid to ‘manufacture consent’ to kill Anas al-Sharif, 28, one of Al Jazeera’s most prominent voices in Gaza

Five Al Jazeera journalists, including prominent correspondent Anas al-Sharif, were killed in a “targeted” Israeli strike in Gaza City on Sunday.

The killings come after Israel stepped up a smear campaign against Al Jazeera’s correspondent Anas al-Sharif.

The Israeli military said it struck and killed Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif, accusing the man of being a Hamas militant.

Committee to Protect Journalists says those responsible for death of Anas al-Sharif and four colleagues must be held to account

Al-Sharif, 28, was killed along with reporter Mohammed Qreiqeh, and cameramen Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal and Moamen Aliwa

The killings come after Israel stepped up a smear campaign against Al Jazeera’s correspondent Anas al-Sharif.

A prominent Al Jazeera journalist was killed along with four colleagues in an Israeli airstrike, in an attack condemned by journalists and rights groups.

The IDF has admitted killing Anas al-Sharif, one of the news site’s star reporters, claiming he was a ‘terrorist’ in disguise

Israel’s killing of five Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza prompts global outrage and calls for accountability.

Israel says it targeted correspondent Anas al-Sharif, accusing him of leading a Hamas cell, which Al Jazeera denies.

LONDON: Condemnation is mounting worldwide after Israeli forces killed prominent Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif and four of his colleagues in Gaza, with fellow reporters,…

Condemnation grows after targeted Israeli attack assassinates correspondent Anas al-Sharif and several other colleagues.