The IDF defended a Sunday airstrike that killed Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif and five other journalists, claiming Sharif was a Hamas operative and alleging others were also involved with terror groups. The IDF cited using precise munitions and intelligence to mitigate civilian harm, despite international condemnation. Israel presented documents showing Sharif's Hamas affiliation and salary, while the US declined to criticize the strike, acknowledging Hamas operatives' potential infiltration of media.

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