Gaza: Israel bombs tent housing journalists; 2 killed, 7 injured

Israeli airstrikes struck near Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, hitting a tent sheltering journalists and killing at least two and wounding seven others, according to Al Jazeera.

The tent, reportedly set up by members of the press covering the ongoing conflict, was located close to one of Gaza’s last functioning hospitals, which has become a refuge for displaced civilians and medical staff. The identities of the journalists killed have not yet been officially released.

Press freedom organisations condemned the attack, urging an independent investigation and stressing the need for better protection of media workers operating in conflict zones.

The Israeli military has not yet issued a statement specifically addressing the strike on the journalist tent but maintains that its operations target Hamas infrastructure. The incident adds to the growing death toll among journalists in Gaza since the conflict began.

Global organisations like the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) have called for independent investigations.

Some countries and international bodies have urged Israel to exercise greater caution and ensure accountability in such incidents.

Strikes near hospitals and on groups of identifiable journalists raise questions about compliance with international humanitarian law, especially the principles of distinction (between combatants and civilians) and proportionality.

Journalists are protected under the Geneva Conventions, and deliberate attacks on them could be considered violations of the laws of war.