An Israeli airstrike near Gaza City killed five Al Jazeera journalists, including prominent reporter Anas al-Sharif, and two other civilians. Al Jazeera condemned the attack as a targeted assassination and a violation of press freedom. The network cited previous concerns about al-Sharif's safety, including a smear campaign alleging he was a Hamas terrorist. Israel claimed al-Sharif led a Hamas cell, while Al Jazeera and international bodies denounced this as an attempt to silence reporting on the Gaza conflict. The incident highlights the dangerous conditions faced by journalists covering the ongoing war.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.