The killing of two journalists in Gaza during targeted airstrikes by Israeli forces has elicited strong condemnation from press freedom organizations. Hossam Shabat, an Al Jazeera correspondent, was killed in his car, while Mohammed Mansour was reported killed with his family at home. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) criticized the attacks, calling on the global community for accountability and emphasizing the illegality of targeting journalists. Counter to these claims, the Israel Defense Forces described the journalists as terrorists aligned with Hamas, which adds complexity to the situation and raises concerns over journalist safety in conflict zones.
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Palestinian press freedom organisations condemned the killing of two journalists in Gaza, emphasizing that journalists are civilians.
CPJ's program director stated, 'This nightmare in Gaza has to end,' urging the international community to hold Israel accountable and ensure journalists' safety.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed it had targeted the journalists, labeling them as terrorists and justifying the airstrikes conducted against them.
Both Shabat and Mansour were killed in separate airstrikes, raising serious concerns regarding press freedom and the protection of journalists in conflict zones.
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