By SCM Reporter, Gaza
GAZA, Palestine – THREE Palestinian journalists have been killed in a horror Israeli airstrike while filming at a refugee camp in central Gaza.
The trio were reportedly “on duty” when their vehicle was blown apart in the town of Zahraa on Wednesday morning.
Sources say the newsmen were documenting the work of an Egyptian relief committee at a newly built displacement camp when the strike hit.
The victims were rushed to Shifa and Al-Aqsa hospitals, but medics say they didn’t stand a chance.
Local news agency QNN and Israeli outlet Yediot confirmed the tragedy, which has sent shockwaves through the war-torn enclave.
A spokesman for the Egyptian committee, Mohammed Mansour, said the team was simply “doing their jobs” and filming aid efforts for those made homeless by the fighting.
The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the blast, but has previously claimed it only targets militants.
It is the latest blow to the press in what has become the deadliest conflict for media workers in modern history.
According to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), more than 250 reporters and media staff have been killed since the war erupted in October 2023.
The deaths come despite a “brittle” ceasefire that was supposed to bring an end to the carnage.
One witness said: “One minute they were filming the tents, the next there was a massive explosion. It was total chaos.”
The Conflict: The war began on October 7, 2023, following Hamas attacks on Israel. It has since escalated into a regional crisis involving Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen.
Unprecedented Toll: Media watchdog CPJ reports that 2026 has already seen record numbers of journalist fatalities.
More journalists have been killed in this conflict than in World War II, the Vietnam War, and the Korean War combined.
The “Ceasefire”: A ceasefire was officially brokered in October 2025, but it has been marred by near-daily “violations” and continued airstrikes in Gaza and the West Bank.
Targeting Claims: While Israel maintains it does not target journalists, international groups like the IFJ (International Federation of Journalists) have submitted evidence to the International Criminal Court alleging “deliberate targeting” of press crews.
