Israeli Strike Kills Journalists at Gaza Hospital

An Israeli strike on the al-Ahli hospital compound in Gaza City killed at least three journalists and two other individuals, with the attack reportedly targeting a media tent. The death toll of journalists in Gaza since October 2023 has now risen to at least 225. The Israeli military said it was targeting a Palestinian Islamic Jihad fighter operating from the hospital's yard, but did not comment on the journalists' deaths. The Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate and international press freedom groups condemned the strike as a war crime and a direct attack on press freedom. Calls for international investigations and enhanced protection for journalists are growing. International organizations also demand unimpeded media access to Gaza amid ongoing Israeli strikes and mounting civilian casualties.