Israeli Strike Kills Five Al Jazeera Journalists in Gaza

An Israeli airstrike on a tent outside Gaza's al-Shifa Hospital killed at least five Al Jazeera journalists, including prominent correspondent Anas al-Sharif, amid an intensified Israeli offensive. Israel accused al-Sharif of being a Hamas operative responsible for rocket attacks, but these claims have been rejected by Al Jazeera, press freedom groups, and UN officials due to lack of credible evidence. Al Jazeera condemned the strike as a deliberate attempt to silence journalists, while Anas al-Sharif had previously warned about threats to his safety and reaffirmed his commitment to reporting truth. The incident has sparked international condemnation and calls from the National Press Club for a transparent investigation. More than 200 journalists have been killed in Gaza since October 2023, according to press watchdogs. The killings highlight the severe dangers journalists face in Gaza, where access is restricted and conditions remain dire.