An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza hospital killed four journalists, including Mariam Dagga, a freelancer for the Associated Press. Nineteen people died in total. The attack is part of a bloody conflict that has seen at least 192 journalists killed in Gaza over 22 months, far exceeding the number killed in Ukraine. The AP and other news organizations condemned the attack, while the Israeli military said it would investigate, claiming it doesn't target journalists. Reporters Without Borders called it an unprecedented setback for press freedom, noting journalists have been killed in both indiscriminate and targeted attacks. Israel restricts international media access to Gaza, relying heavily on Palestinian journalists, whose affiliations are often questioned.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.