Israel has now killed 244 Palestinian journalists since October 7th, 2023
Emmanuel Thomas l Tuesday, August 26, 2025
GAZA, Palestine – The Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu led Israeli government continued its bloodshed on Monday when it rained bombs on Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, killing five Palestinian journalists, medical workers and other civilians.
At least 21 people were killed when the Israeli Defence Forces, IDF attacked the hospital twice in quick succession.
The IDF attacked the hospital in the first instance and attacked again as journalists rushed to the scene to document the callous attack.
The Chief of the General Staff has instructed that an inquiry be conducted immediately — to understand the circumstances of what happened and how it happened but reporting from an active warzone carries immense risk, especially in a war with a terrorist organization such as Hamas, who cynically hides behind the civilian population – IDF
According to the Government Media Office in Gaza, the affected journalists are Hossam Al-Masri, photojournalist working with Reuters News Agency; Mohammed Salama, a photojournalist working with Al Jazeera Channel; Mariam Abu Deqqa, Journalist working with several outlets, including Independent Arabia and AP; Moaz Abu Taha, journalist working with NBC News.
“The colleagues were martyred when the “israeli” occupation committed a horrific crime by bombing a group of journalists who were on a reporting mission at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis (southern Gaza Strip).
“Many others were also killed in this massacre'”, the Gaza Media Office said, adding that with the murder of the five, the number of martyred journalists has risen to 244 since the beginning of the genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
Speaking on the incident, IDF Spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin said the IDF does not intentionally target civilians.
He spoke further: “Earlier today, IDF troops carried out a strike in the area of Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis.
“We are aware of reports that harm was caused to civilians, including journalists. I would like to be clear from the start – the IDF does not intentionally target civilians.
“The IDF makes every effort to mitigate harm to civilians, while ensuring the safety of our troops.
“Any incident that raises concern in this regard is addressed by the relevant mechanisms in the IDF”, he said, adding”we are operating in an extremely complex reality. Hamas …. deliberately use civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, as shields. They have even operated from the Nasser hospital itself.
“Hamas began this war, created impossible fighting conditions — and is preventing its end by still holding 50 hostages.
“Having said that, as a professional military, committed to international law, we are obligated to investigate our operations thoroughly and professionally” he said.
He said the Chief of the General Staff has instructed that an inquiry be conducted immediately — to understand the circumstances of what happened and how it happened but that reporting from an active warzone carries immense risk, especially in a war with a terrorist organization such as Hamas, who cynically hides behind the civilian population.
“As always, we will present our findings as transparently as possible.
“We regret any harm to uninvolved individuals and are committed to continue fighting Hamas, while taking all the necessary precautions”, he said.
